MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,410 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
front shock absorbers starting to become soft.
imbalance in front brakes.
inner+outer sills corroding.
n/s track rod end dust cover split.
n/s/f inner arch/wing/sill corroding.
n/s/r brake starting to bind.
o/s/f tyre starting to wear unevenly.
play in steering colum lower universal joint.
spare tyre defective.
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
front shock absorbers starting to become soft.
inner+outer sills corroding.
n/s track rod end dust cover split.
n/s/f inner arch/wing/sill corroding.
n/s/r brake starting to bind.
o/s/f tyre starting to wear unevenly.
play in steering colum lower universal joint.
spare tyre defective.
o/s+n/s outer sills corroding.
C.O emissions close to acceptable limits.
coolant leak.
front chassis legs/arches corroding.
front inner wings/arches corroding.
front shock absorbers starting to become soft.
front suspension/subframe.
front valance corroding badly.
gear+oil leak.
n/s/f tyre starting to wear unevenly.
o/s/r inner arch holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.
rear propshaft u.j worn.
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
C.O emissions close to acceptable limits.
coolant leak.
front chassis legs/arches corroding.
front inner wings/arches corroding.
front shock absorbers starting to become soft.
front suspension/subframe.
front valance corroding badly.
gear+oil leak.
n/s/f tyre starting to wear unevenly.
n/s/f tyre starting to wear unevenly.
o/s+n/s outer sills corroding.
o/s/r inner arch holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.
rear propshaft u.j worn.
front shock absorbers starting to get soft.
front suspension/subframe corroding.
imbalance in front brakes.
n/s track rod end dust cover split.
n/s/r outer sill holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.
o/s indicators becoming slower than n/s.
play in steering rack/mounting bushes.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front shock absorbers starting to get soft.
front suspension/subframe corroding.
imbalance in front brakes.
n/s track rod end dust cover split.
n/s/r outer sill holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.
o/s indicators becoming slower than n/s.
o/s+n/s/f tyres wearing very thin on edges.
play in steering rack/mounting bushes.
Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
front chassis legs corroding.
front inner wings around subframe mounts corroding.
front shocks starting to get soft.
n/s/f outer sill holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.
o/s/f tyre wearing very thin on inner edge.
outer sills/floor pans corroding.
rear exhaust minor leaks.
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
front chassis legs corroding badly.
front suspension/subframe corroding.
front to rear floor pans corroding.
front+rear metal brake pipes corroding.
minor leak rear exhausts.
o/s+n/s inner/outer sills corroding.
o/s/f brake starting to bind.
o/s/f tyre wearing thin on edges.
o/s/r end sill holed/corroded outside prescribed areas.
play in n/s bottom ball joints.
play in steering rack securing bushes.
rear coil springs corroding.
rear exhaust deteriorating.
rear fuel pipes corroding.
rear suspension corroding.
spare tyre defective.
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
corrosion on,floor pans,inner/outer sills,chassis legs,inner wings/wheel arches,front+middle+rear exhausts,handbrake cables.
play in steering rack. † †rear tie bar mounts corroding. † †fuel lines corroding. † †joint between middle/rear exhausts leaking. † †hand brake cables/levers starting to sieze up.
How Reliable is the Triumph Dolomite?
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DFJ 522T is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 DFJ 522T, 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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DFJ 522T is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 August 1978.
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