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BMX 378T

1979 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,356 mi
Last recorded94,356 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 1979 Triumph Dolomite56,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMX 378T
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 94,356 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 94,343 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour are blue (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users wing (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front and rear of sub frame (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front and rear of sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

body is full of filler unsure of condition

Pass 24 Mar 2016 93,459 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 92,998 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 91,623 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 88,134 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 79,101 miles

nsf shocker getting weak

Pass 15 Sep 2010 75,376 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 Sep 2010 75,236 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 30 Jul 2010 74,991 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Jul 2009 74,810 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 74,810 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 74,631 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 74,342 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 73,951 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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BMX 378T is a 1979 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BMX 378T, 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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BMX 378T is a 1979 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 February 1979.

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