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TGW 304R

1977 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

16,143 mi
Last recorded16,143 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 1977 Triumph Dolomite56,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGW 304R
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2011 16,143 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both outer sills front chassis rails and floor pans corroded and rusty

both rear outer wheel arches corroded

both rear wheel bearings slight play and slightly rough

slight play both steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 12 Aug 2010 4,494 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Redar bumper and rear wheel arches are corroded but unlikely to cause injury.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

There is slight play in the lower steering shaft universal joint and the rubber coupling is starting to perish.

There is some run out in front brake efforts readings.

Fail 4 Aug 2010 4,494 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Redar bumper and rear wheel arches are corroded but unlikely to cause injury.

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

There is slight play in the lower steering shaft universal joint and the rubber coupling is starting to perish.

There is some run out in front brake efforts readings.

Pass 28 Jul 2009 95,666 miles

both front springs and shockers corroded

chassis rails corroded

front swivels covers split

front wings corroded

inner and outer rear wheels arches corroded

inner and outer sills corroded

rear shockers and springs corroded

track rod ends covers split

Fail 17 Jul 2009 95,666 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

track rod ends covers split

both front springs and shockers corroded

chassis rails corroded

front swivels covers split

front wings corroded

inner and outer rear wheels arches corroded

inner and outer sills corroded

rear shockers and springs corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2008 86,752 miles

heater hoses split front brake pipes corroding steering joint covers split front shockers corroded as wellas coil springs

Fail 24 Jul 2008 86,751 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

heater hose split front brake pipes corroding steering joints covers split and missing front shockers corroding as well as coil springs

Pass 24 Jul 2007 77,179 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 77,176 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2006 74,557 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 74,548 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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TGW 304R is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TGW 304R, 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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TGW 304R is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 13 June 1977.

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