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NWS 954R

1977 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,360 mi
Last recorded58,360 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 1977 Triumph Dolomite56,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWS 954R
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 30 Jan 2013 58,360 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 56,843 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s and o/s front floor/floor to sill/inner arch corroding

Pass 12 Jan 2011 55,334 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s and o/s outer sills corroding

slight play steering rack

Pass 18 Jan 2010 52,530 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s outer sills corroding

Pass 7 Jan 2009 48,836 miles

slight play in o/s rack

Pass 22 Jan 2008 45,387 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 39,465 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 32,493 miles

steering rack mountings slight play

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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NWS 954R is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 NWS 954R, 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 NWS 954R registered?

NWS 954R is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 10 February 1977.

Is NWS 954R safe to buy?

The MOT history for NWS 954R shows 8 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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