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BUJ 156T

1979 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,740 mi
Last recorded80,740 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 1979 Triumph Dolomite56,897 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUJ 156T
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 80,740 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

off-side outer sill weak/corroded

severe corrosion off-side outer sill not within prescribed areas

Pass 16 Apr 2013 77,684 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 77,549 miles

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

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

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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BUJ 156T is a 1979 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BUJ 156T, 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 BUJ 156T registered?

BUJ 156T is a 1979 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 5 April 1979.

Is BUJ 156T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BUJ 156T shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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