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FUD 487S

1977 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,141 mi
Last recorded50,141 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph Dolomite56,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUD 487S
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2017 50,141 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 49,770 miles

3 holes in boot floor

intentional modification to gearbox tunnel

slight play in all bearings

Pass 25 Mar 2015 49,420 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear upper suspension arms have slight corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2013 48,057 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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FUD 487S is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FUD 487S, 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 FUD 487S registered?

FUD 487S is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 26 August 1977.

Is FUD 487S safe to buy?

The MOT history for FUD 487S shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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