MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,577 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside sill corroding
Offside sill corodding
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside sill corroding
Offside sill corodding
oil leak
Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Play in offside front steering rack arm
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Triumph Dolomite?
Based on 17,210 MOT tests across 2,188 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SWK 179R is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite in White with a 1,850cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
Across all 1977 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 56,560 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Triumph Dolomite fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 855 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SWK 179R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Triumph Dolomite typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 49 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was SWK 179R registered?
SWK 179R is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 April 1977.
Is SWK 179R safe to buy?
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