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1985 AS

1978 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

22,134 mi
Last recorded22,134 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Dolomite56,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1985 AS
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 22,134 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 22,075 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 21,042 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 20,008 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 20,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 18,091 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 18,091 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 16,339 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 14,721 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 14,721 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 12,673 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 12,673 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 10,093 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 10,093 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 4,750 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

OS lower sill has some corrosion not within a prescribed area.

Pass 1 Jun 2007 97,564 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 97,527 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

OSR passenger door cannot be opened.

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 May 2006 90,143 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 90,143 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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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1985 AS is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 1985 AS, 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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1985 AS is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 2 March 1978.

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