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SWY 805L

1972 Triumph Dolomite

White Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,257 mi
Last recorded3,257 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 1972 Triumph Dolomite52,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWY 805L
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 3,257 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 1,244 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 910 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 482 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front sill backing to sill holed not prescride corrosion area

speedo replaced 25/05/2013 reading previous 25.858

Pass 14 May 2014 26,130 miles

nearside sill backing to sill holed not prescride corrossion area

speedo replaced 25/05/13 reading previous 25,858 now 271

Pass 28 May 2013 25,864 miles

nearside sill backing to sill holed not prescride corrossion area

speedo replaced 25/05/2013 reading previous 25,858 now 00005

Fail 28 May 2013 25,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside sill backing to sill holed not prescride corrossion area

speedo replaced 25/05/2013 reading previous 25,858 now 00005

Pass 22 Mar 2012 25,318 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 24,186 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTY

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 24,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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SWY 805L is a 1972 Triumph Dolomite in White with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 52,584 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 SWY 805L, 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 54 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SWY 805L registered?

SWY 805L is a 1972 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 27 September 1972.

Is SWY 805L safe to buy?

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