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AAC 984S

1978 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

11,559 mi
Last recorded11,559 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 Triumph Dolomite56,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAC 984S
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 11,559 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside boot floor corroded

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 11,426 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jun 2016 11,426 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 May 2014 11,338 miles

oil leak

under side heavily undersealed

Fail 1 May 2014 11,338 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

under side heavily undersealed

Pass 31 Jul 2012 11,077 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 11,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 10,949 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 10,148 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 9,486 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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AAC 984S is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AAC 984S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AAC 984S?

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What year was AAC 984S registered?

AAC 984S is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 6 June 1978.

Is AAC 984S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AAC 984S shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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