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ADA 854T

1979 Triumph Dolomite

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

67,056 mi
Last recorded67,056 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 1979 Triumph Dolomite56,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADA 854T
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 67,056 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 66,552 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2016 65,675 miles

Nearside Rear SLIGHT BIND felt at road wheel.

Fail 12 May 2016 65,675 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear SLIGHT BIND felt at road wheel.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all four tyres have slight perishing type cracks on walls.

Pass 15 May 2015 64,529 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 63,214 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2014 63,214 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 60,509 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres cracking on walls

Pass 5 Apr 2012 57,972 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 54,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2010 50,687 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 47,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

co% bordering on max

slight bind on nsr brake

Fail 31 Mar 2009 47,678 miles

co% bordering on max

slight bind on nsr brake

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 45,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 39,915 miles

emissions on limit for age of vehicle

n/s/f side light lens holed

Pass 3 Apr 2006 34,268 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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ADA 854T is a 1979 Triumph Dolomite in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 ADA 854T, 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 ADA 854T registered?

ADA 854T is a 1979 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 22 May 1979.

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