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ACK 193R

1977 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,623 mi
Last recorded82,623 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1977 Triumph Dolomite56,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACK 193R
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 82,623 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 79,442 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 73,301 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 69,285 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 69,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 67,801 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 67,801 miles

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

Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 66,554 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 66,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 65,048 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 65,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

qff-side front sill holed in two places

Pass 16 Sep 2005 83,895 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 63,890 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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ACK 193R is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ACK 193R, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ACK 193R registered?

ACK 193R is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 June 1977.

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