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BRF 735T

1978 Triumph Dolomite

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,239 mi
Last recorded85,239 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2020
Typical for 1978 Triumph Dolomite56,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRF 735T
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2020 85,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 81,586 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 80,035 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 76,691 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2015 76,156 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 76,156 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 75,706 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 74,410 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 73,873 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 73,872 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r wheel binding slightly

slight oil leak from gearbox and rear diff

Pass 6 Jul 2010 73,831 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r drive shaft oil seal leaking slightly

Fail 6 Jul 2010 73,831 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

o/s/r drive shaft oil seal leaking slightly

Pass 24 Aug 2007 73,618 miles

small oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2006 73,420 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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BRF 735T is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BRF 735T, 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 BRF 735T registered?

BRF 735T is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 September 1978.

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