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UVW 984R

1977 Triumph Dolomite

Brown Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,295 mi
Last recorded43,295 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph Dolomite56,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVW 984R
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 43,295 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 23 May 2016 43,295 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 5 Jun 2014 43,005 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 43,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

movement in lower steering coloum bush,minnor exhaust blow center,

n/s/f & n/s/r brake binding slightly,

Pass 22 Jun 2012 42,982 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 42,558 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 42,324 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 42,324 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 41,490 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 41,485 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 41,163 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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UVW 984R is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite in Brown with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UVW 984R, 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 UVW 984R registered?

UVW 984R is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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The MOT history for UVW 984R shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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