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APG 745T

1978 Triumph Dolomite

Brown Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,859 mi
Last recorded62,859 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2007
Typical for 1978 Triumph Dolomite56,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPG 745T
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2007 62,859 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 62,859 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 62,375 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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APG 745T is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite in Brown with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 APG 745T, 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 APG 745T registered?

APG 745T is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 8 December 1978.

Is APG 745T safe to buy?

The MOT history for APG 745T shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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