MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,269 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
slight corrosion in offside rear wing area
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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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