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UGN 947R

1977 Triumph Dolomite

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

16,269 mi
Last recorded16,269 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 1977 Triumph Dolomite56,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGN 947R
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2018 16,269 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 13,235 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

slight corrosion in offside rear wing area

Fail 31 Jul 2017 13,232 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

centre exhaust rubber mount broken

slight binding in offside rear brake

slight corrosion in offside rear wing area

Pass 17 Aug 2016 9,257 miles

nearside handbrake efficiency would benefit from attention

nearside rear tyre worn to 2.3mm

offside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

slight corrosion in offside rear wing

Pass 24 Aug 2015 4,224 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 4,224 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 96,798 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust tail pipe pipe would benefit from repositioning

seriously damaged marker

steering rack mounting bolt holes worn

steering universal joint nearest rack, lower pinch bolt RECOMMEND BEING LONGER

Fail 23 May 2014 96,794 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust tail pipe pipe would benefit from repositioning

seriously damaged marker

steering rack mounting bolt holes worn

uneven wear in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 May 2013 93,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

evidence of nearside front tyre fouling anti roll bar

exhaust tail pipe would benefit from repositioning

nearside hand brake cable in poor condition

noise from nearside rear wheel bearing and/or diff when rotated

seriously damaged marker

steering rack mounting bolt holes worn

Fail 9 May 2013 93,523 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

evidence of nearside front tyre fouling anti roll bar

exhaust tail pipe would benefit from repositioning

nearside hand brake cable in poor condition

noise from nearside rear wheel bearing and/or diff when rotated

seriously damaged marker

steering rack mounting bolt holes worn

up & down movement at steering wheel

Pass 19 May 2012 85,093 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

advanced to borderline wear/free play in nearside front lower suspension swivel ball joint

nearside front tyre outer side wall cracking

noise from nearside rear wheel bearing and/or diff when wheel is rotated, recommend attention.

steering rack mounting bolt would benefit from attention, bolt hole worn evidence of movement

Fail 11 May 2012 85,089 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

advanced to borderline wear/free play in nearside front lower suspension swivel ball joint

exhaust tail pipe fouling boot floor

nearside front tyre outer side wall cracking

noise from nearside rear wheel bearing and/or diff when wheel is rotated, recommend attention.

steering rack mounting bolt would benefit from attention, bolt hole worn evidence of movement

Pass 3 May 2011 77,410 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

damage, worn low on outer edge & uneven wear in nearside rear tyre

noise from nearside rear wheel bearing and/or diff when wheel is rotated

offside front lower shock absorber bush poor condition

Fail 27 Apr 2011 77,385 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

damage, worn low on outer edge & uneven wear in nearside front tyre

noise from nearside rear wheel bearing and/or diff when wheel is rotated

offside front lower shock absorber bush poor condition

Pass 4 May 2010 71,235 miles

border line deterioration/out of shape & close to legal limit in offside rear tyre

damage to nearside front tyre

oil leak at offside rear back plate area

Fail 30 Apr 2010 71,177 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

BORDER LINE DETERIORATION/OUT OF SHAPE & CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (RECOMMEND NEW TYRE)

damage to nearside front tyre

oil leak at offside rear back plate area

recommend new exhaust rubber at tail pipe

Pass 5 May 2009 64,594 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

dampness at both front flexy brake hose unions (no leak found at time of test)

exhaust tail pipe support rubber poor condition

Fail 29 Apr 2009 64,590 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

exhaust tail pipe support rubber poor condition

Pass 15 Apr 2008 56,325 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 13 Apr 2007 55,996 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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UGN 947R is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 UGN 947R, 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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UGN 947R is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 10 March 1977.

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