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POU 445S

1977 Triumph Dolomite

Brown Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,481 mi
Last recorded98,481 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph Dolomite56,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOU 445S
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 98,481 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 May 2017 98,481 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 98,240 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 May 2016 98,240 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 98,104 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 May 2015 98,104 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 97,786 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 97,241 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 96,719 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 May 2012 96,719 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2010 96,598 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 96,598 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2009 96,508 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 May 2009 96,508 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 96,443 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 96,297 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 96,198 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 96,198 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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POU 445S is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite in Brown with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 POU 445S, 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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POU 445S is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 3 August 1977.

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