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ARM 815T

1979 Triumph Dolomite

Pink Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

52,059 mi
Last recorded52,059 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2006
Typical for 1979 Triumph Dolomite56,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARM 815T
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1979
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2006 52,059 miles

Advise engine cuts out after prolonged running

Advise nearside and offside front top ball joint rubber boots split

Afvise nearside trackrod end rubber boot split

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

Fail 28 Nov 2006 52,010 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Advise nearside and offside front top ball joint boots split

Advise nearside front track rod end rubber boot split

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

Fail 21 Nov 2006 51,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Advise corrosion to boot floor

Advise nearside and offside front top ball joint boots split

Advise nearside track rod end rubber boot split

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 26 Oct 2005 45,132 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 45,132 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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ARM 815T is a 1979 Triumph Dolomite in Pink with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 ARM 815T, 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 ARM 815T registered?

ARM 815T is a 1979 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is ARM 815T safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARM 815T shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ARM 815T have outstanding finance?

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