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47 JA

1978 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

21,899 mi
Last recorded21,899 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1978 Triumph Dolomite56,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration47 JA
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 21,899 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 20,225 miles

Gearbox mount worn

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

Propshaft centre rubber mount deteriorated

Fail 30 May 2022 20,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mount worn

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

Propshaft centre rubber mount deteriorated

Pass 20 May 2013 18,158 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 18,155 miles

Offside Outer Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2012 18,011 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 17,662 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 16,470 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 15,403 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 14,591 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 14,553 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 May 2007 13,188 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 11,679 miles

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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47 JA is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 47 JA, 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 47 JA registered?

47 JA is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 9 February 1978.

Is 47 JA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 47 JA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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