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AFM 447S

1977 Triumph Dolomite

Orange Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,312 mi
Last recorded73,312 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph Dolomite56,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFM 447S
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1977
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 73,312 miles

Offside some play in steering rack end

various corrosion and rust spots

Pass 1 Dec 2016 70,635 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 70,627 miles

Brake servo leaking not working (3.6.C.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired patch not welded seem (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

advise under car rusting

Pass 8 Aug 2014 70,621 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

general corrosion noticed and adviced

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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AFM 447S is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite in Orange with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AFM 447S, 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 AFM 447S registered?

AFM 447S is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 24 August 1977.

Is AFM 447S safe to buy?

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