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WVG 170S

1977 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1977 Triumph Dolomite56,560 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVG 170S
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2014

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2014

Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

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

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 5,669 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 1,781 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 1,261 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 1,261 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2006 1,254 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2005 1,048 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 1,046 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

sterring tight †oil leaks †parking brake set up poor †

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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WVG 170S is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WVG 170S, 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 WVG 170S registered?

WVG 170S is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 15 December 1977.

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