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AKJ 545T

1978 Triumph Dolomite

Orange Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

7,816 mi
Last recorded7,816 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 1978 Triumph Dolomite56,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKJ 545T
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 7,816 miles

non standard engine & gearbox fitted.

Pass 1 Jul 2022 7,279 miles

non standard engine/gearbox fitted at time of test.

Pass 10 Dec 2020 6,581 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides dipped beam lights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

non standard engine-gearbox fitted at time of test.

Pass 3 Jul 2019 5,756 miles

non standard engine & fuel system & exhaust has been fitted.

Pass 8 Jun 2018 5,218 miles

non o/e engine has been fitted.

Pass 20 Jul 2013 3,628 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

front brake hoses very tight on full lock?

general underbody rusting

Pass 11 Aug 2012 1,356 miles

Offside front sill corroded

Oil leaks

Front valence corroded

Rear axel brake pipes have some surface corrosion

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Veyr slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Aug 2011 99,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 99,845 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 98,583 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 97,873 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 97,873 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 26 Jun 2007 97,206 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 97,206 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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AKJ 545T is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite in Orange with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AKJ 545T, 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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AKJ 545T is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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