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UYC 909R

1977 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,134 mi
Last recorded1,134 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1977 Triumph Dolomite56,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYC 909R
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 1,134 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 99,753 miles

Coolant leak

Extensive repairs made to sills arches etc unable to see due to coating

Genral corrosion to underside

Rear indicators very dim, have some effect on tail lights

Steering stiff in operation

Tow bar fitted no wiring

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side engine mounting droped allowing engine too rest on steering rack

shocks front and rear weak

Fail 12 Sep 2012 99,746 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Extensive repairs made to sills arches etc unable to see due to coating

Genral corrosion to underside

Rear indicators very dim, have some effect on tail lights

Steering stiff in operation

Tow bar fitted no wiring

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side engine mounting droped allowing engine too rest on steering rack

shocks front and rear weak

Fail 24 Aug 2012 99,723 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

Fail 10 Aug 2012 99,710 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Body has excessive corrosion

Fail 26 Jul 2012 99,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 96,535 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 91,983 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 91,827 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 85,149 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 85,080 miles

slight uneven brake reading nearside front

Fail 22 Oct 2007 85,080 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight uneven brake reading nearside front

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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UYC 909R is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UYC 909R, 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 UYC 909R registered?

UYC 909R is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 5 April 1977.

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