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VLG 773R

1977 Triumph Dolomite

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,441 mi
Last recorded59,441 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 1977 Triumph Dolomite56,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLG 773R
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2011 59,441 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Aug 2010 54,861 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 54,579 miles

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

advise slight play in steering rack

Fail 13 Jun 2008 54,579 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advise slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Apr 2007 49,768 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 49,768 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 49,496 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 49,493 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front brakes fluctuating

filler present both outer sills

o/s top and bottom ball joint rubbers split

o/s/f outer sill holed and corroded

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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VLG 773R is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VLG 773R, 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 VLG 773R registered?

VLG 773R is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 March 1977.

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