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UKK 1S

1977 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,540 mi
Last recorded91,540 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1977 Triumph Dolomite56,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKK 1S
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 91,540 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 90,648 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 90,646 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 90,128 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 89,573 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 89,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 88,686 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 88,295 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 87,483 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 86,936 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 86,392 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 86,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 May 2015 85,875 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2015 85,875 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 85,495 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 84,622 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 83,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 83,525 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 82,880 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 82,436 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 82,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 81,932 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 81,932 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 81,111 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 80,611 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 79,735 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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UKK 1S is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UKK 1S, 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 UKK 1S registered?

UKK 1S is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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