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VVS 790S

1977 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

58,720 mi
Last recorded58,720 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 1977 Triumph Dolomite56,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVVS 790S
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 58,720 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

under body heavily wax oiled

Fail 24 Aug 2018 58,708 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides foot well area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill showing signs of corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

under body heavily wax oiled

Pass 18 Aug 2017 55,943 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

all brake pipes heavily greased

under side heavily wax oiled

various areas signs of corrosion

Fail 17 Aug 2017 55,941 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing pin missing (3.5.1l)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

all brake pipes heavily greased

under side heavily wax oiled

various areas signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2016 51,716 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

all brake pipes heavily coated

both front chassis heavily coated with wax oil

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2015 45,846 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipes have a coating applied

front body sections heavilly covered

front outer sills corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2015 45,846 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipes have a coating applied

front body sections heavilly covered

front outer sills corroded

Fail 8 May 2015 45,610 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pipes heavilly covered

front body sections heavilly covered

front outer sills corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2014 40,182 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake pipes coated

Fail 24 Jun 2014 40,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake pipes coated

near side front sill base and off side front lower outer wheel arch corroded and holed, not within prescribed areas

Pass 3 Apr 2013 39,602 miles

all metal pipes coated with grease

near side headlamp lens deflector tape fitted to cover large kick up too off side

Fail 3 Apr 2013 39,602 miles

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

all metal pipes coated with grease

near side headlamp lens deflector tape fitted to cover large kick up too off side

Pass 27 Sep 2011 38,353 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 38,349 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 32,923 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 25,539 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 25,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 18,601 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 18,601 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 10,372 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 99,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 99,567 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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VVS 790S is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VVS 790S, 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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VVS 790S is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 9 September 1977.

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