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SWK 501W

1981 Triumph Dolomite

Brown Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,896 mi
Last recorded2,896 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 1981 Triumph Dolomite52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWK 501W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 2,896 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 2,769 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 2,008 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 945 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 240 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 240 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 99,898 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 99,897 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 99,621 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 98,720 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 98,711 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 98,454 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 98,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 98,024 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 97,608 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 97,217 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 96,838 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 95,747 miles

n/s outer sill at rear corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2007 93,987 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 92,217 miles

oil leak

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 501W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite in Brown with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 52,986 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 501W, 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 45 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SWK 501W registered?

SWK 501W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 7 May 1981.

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