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VTT 210S

1977 Triumph Dolomite

Brown Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,796 mi
Last recorded95,796 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph Dolomite56,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTT 210S
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 95,796 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 95,770 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 95,748 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 95,513 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside boot floor corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2015 95,513 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside boot floor corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 94,718 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 94,718 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 94,205 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all front suspension joint boots perished

Pass 15 Dec 2011 93,161 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 91,702 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 89,355 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 89,355 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 86,641 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Jun 2008 86,641 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 May 2007 85,785 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside rear inner/outer sill/arch covered

Fail 21 May 2007 85,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside rear inner/outer sill/arch covered

Pass 9 May 2006 84,198 miles

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

both upper swivel boots split

nearside outer sill/arch covered

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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VTT 210S is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite in Brown with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 VTT 210S, 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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VTT 210S is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 20 September 1977.

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