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757 OYA

1978 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,411 mi
Last recorded94,411 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 1978 Triumph Dolomite56,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration757 OYA
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 94,411 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis as a hole near foot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 94,411 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Indicators don’t work with side lamps on (4.4.3 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis as a hole near foot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 90,624 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 90,543 miles

both rear tyres slighty perished

Fail 28 Jun 2016 90,432 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 May 2014 90,356 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 89,954 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 89,624 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 89,413 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 88,923 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 87,873 miles

slight play in lower steering coupling

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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757 OYA is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 757 OYA, 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 757 OYA registered?

757 OYA is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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