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BMV 922T

1978 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,668 mi
Last recorded41,668 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Dolomite56,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMV 922T
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 41,668 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 41,655 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2010 38,558 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 38,557 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 37,263 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 36,481 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside and offside steering rack mount rubbers deteriated.(not resulting in excessive movement.)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 36,477 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack

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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BMV 922T is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BMV 922T, 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 BMV 922T registered?

BMV 922T is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 February 1978.

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The MOT history for BMV 922T 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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