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ATW 134S

1978 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

84,229 mi
Last recorded84,229 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1978 Triumph Dolomite56,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATW 134S
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 84,229 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 84,191 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rear seats not fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2010 79,970 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 79,965 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 1 Apr 2009 76,584 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 74,607 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 74,607 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 71,640 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 71,582 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 68,692 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 68,628 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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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ATW 134S is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ATW 134S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ATW 134S registered?

ATW 134S is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 21 July 1978.

Is ATW 134S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ATW 134S shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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