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UYB 714R

1977 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

20,072 mi
Last recorded20,072 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1977 Triumph Dolomite56,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYB 714R
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 20,072 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive VARIOUS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 20,068 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive VARIOUS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 19,466 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 19,463 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 19,082 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 18,598 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 18,271 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 18,020 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 17,823 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 17,412 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 17,200 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 16,846 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 16,269 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 15,890 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 15,372 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 14,722 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2012 14,717 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2011 13,902 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

various front suspension joint dust covers split

Fail 30 Nov 2011 13,902 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

various front suspension joint dust covers split

Fail 29 Nov 2010 13,270 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

no rear seat belts fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2010 13,270 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

no rear seat belts fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2009 12,272 miles

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

all suspension bushes perrished

slight play in steering rack and bushes

Fail 7 Dec 2009 12,267 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

all suspension bushes perrished

slight play in steering rack and bushes

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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UYB 714R is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 UYB 714R, 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 UYB 714R registered?

UYB 714R is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 5 April 1977.

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