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AGK 158S

1978 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,972 mi
Last recorded85,972 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 1978 Triumph Dolomite56,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGK 158S
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2023 85,972 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jul 2022 85,684 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 85,354 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 84,130 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 82,856 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 81,997 miles

both front wheel bearings slightly noisy

slight free play in steering shaft universal joint.

Pass 8 Jun 2015 80,936 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 80,253 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 80,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 79,998 miles

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

very slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing not excessive

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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AGK 158S is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AGK 158S, 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 AGK 158S registered?

AGK 158S is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 9 February 1978.

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