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BJF 982T

1979 Triumph Dolomite

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

10,591 mi
Last recorded10,591 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 1979 Triumph Dolomite56,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJF 982T
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 10,591 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 10,580 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 10,580 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 9,372 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 8,597 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 May 2007 8,591 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 30 May 2006 7,605 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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BJF 982T is a 1979 Triumph Dolomite in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BJF 982T, 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 BJF 982T registered?

BJF 982T is a 1979 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 19 January 1979.

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The MOT history for BJF 982T shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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