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ABO 120T

1979 Triumph Dolomite

White Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,272 mi
Last recorded44,272 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2007
Typical for 1979 Triumph Dolomite56,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABO 120T
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2007 44,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

age cracks tyres

extensive welding carried out

heavy surface corrosion underside

rear arches corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2007 44,272 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

age cracks tyres

extensive welding carried out

heavy surface corrosion underside

rear arches corroded

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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ABO 120T is a 1979 Triumph Dolomite in White with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 56,897 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 ABO 120T, 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 47 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ABO 120T registered?

ABO 120T is a 1979 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 15 March 1979.

Is ABO 120T safe to buy?

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