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UOW 347T

1978 Triumph Dolomite

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,909 mi
Last recorded47,909 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1978 Triumph Dolomite56,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOW 347T
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 47,909 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

complete underside of vehicle heavily coated not allowing full inspection

visual emissions test carried out

visuas test

Fail 7 Jul 2026 47,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

complete underside of vehicle heavily coated not allowing full inspection

visual emissions test carried out

visuas test

Pass 6 Aug 2024 44,325 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp aim slightly high

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side of vehicle covered with protective coating not allowing full inspection

visual emissions test carried out

Fail 6 Aug 2024 44,325 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp aim slightly high

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under side of vehicle covered with protective coating not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Aug 2019 39,090 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 39,044 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2014 38,262 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 36,714 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2013 36,714 miles

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 30,111 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 29,663 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 27,509 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2006 23,972 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 19,521 miles

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

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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UOW 347T is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1978 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 56,231 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 UOW 347T, 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 48 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UOW 347T registered?

UOW 347T is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 14 December 1978.

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