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DEA 490T

1978 Triumph Dolomite

Brown Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,818 mi
Last recorded82,818 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Dolomite56,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEA 490T
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 82,818 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 82,727 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 82,548 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 82,182 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 82,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2013
Fail 18 Nov 2013 80,974 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 79,841 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 78,515 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 78,515 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 77,142 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 75,713 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 74,561 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 74,551 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 72,956 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 70,314 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 64,355 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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DEA 490T is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite in Brown with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DEA 490T, 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 DEA 490T registered?

DEA 490T is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 18 December 1978.

Is DEA 490T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEA 490T shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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