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SWK 179R

1977 Triumph Dolomite

White Petrol 1850cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

93,577 mi
Last recorded93,577 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 1977 Triumph Dolomite56,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWK 179R
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,850cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 93,577 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 92,937 miles

Nearside sill corroding

Offside sill corodding

Fail 3 Jul 2023 92,930 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 91,944 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 91,027 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 80,085 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2019 88,534 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 84,580 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Jun 2017 81,188 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 77,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 73,606 miles

Play in offside front steering rack arm

Pass 3 Jun 2014 70,514 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 70,511 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2013 65,556 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 55,556 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2012 61,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2012 61,292 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2011 52,216 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2010 39,805 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 39,805 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 19,216 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 19,213 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 15,444 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 10,285 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 15,091 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Dolomite?

Based on 17,210 MOT tests across 2,188 vehicles.

72.4%
Pass Rate
575
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
2,188
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 855
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 681
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 669
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 625
brake binding 589
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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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SWK 179R is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 April 1977.

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