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TEA 245R

1977 Triumph Dolomite

Brown Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,544 mi
Last recorded63,544 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 1977 Triumph Dolomite56,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEA 245R
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 63,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

body has corrosion

Pass 25 May 2018 63,504 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 63,504 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 May 2017 63,302 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 63,302 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2016 63,089 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 62,737 miles

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 16 May 2014 61,633 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 61,633 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 9 May 2013 60,935 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 60,203 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 59,753 miles

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

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

nearside front top ball joint cover split

offside front top ball joint cover split

Pass 20 May 2010 58,838 miles

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

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

nearside front top ball joint cover split

offside front top ball joint cover split

Fail 20 May 2010 58,838 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

nearside front top ball joint cover split

offside front top ball joint cover split

Pass 19 May 2009 58,150 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 56,862 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 56,518 miles

all rubber boots and fuel pipes perished

Pass 24 May 2006 55,976 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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TEA 245R is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite in Brown with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TEA 245R, 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 TEA 245R registered?

TEA 245R is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 May 1977.

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