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TUN 377T

1978 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

4,073 mi
Last recorded4,073 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 1978 Triumph Dolomite56,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUN 377T
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 4,073 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Low reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 3,155 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 1,772 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 1,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 50% nsr low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 1,402 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 434 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 428 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2017 99,645 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 99,645 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 99,484 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 99,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 98,840 miles

rear brakes binding

oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

floor and sills corroding

Fail 10 Nov 2015 98,831 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

floor and sills corroding

oil leak

rear brakes binding

Pass 18 Nov 2014 98,492 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 98,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 98,019 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 98,013 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 97,303 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 96,610 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 95,826 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 95,134 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 95,128 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 94,390 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 94,372 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 93,309 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 91,671 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 89,898 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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TUN 377T is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 56,231 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 TUN 377T, 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 48 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TUN 377T?

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What year was TUN 377T registered?

TUN 377T is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 10 October 1978.

Is TUN 377T safe to buy?

The MOT history for TUN 377T shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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