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DHP 501T

1978 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

62,430 mi
Last recorded62,430 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1978 Triumph Dolomite56,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHP 501T
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 62,430 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 62,053 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 61,040 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 60,183 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 59,594 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 59,134 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 57,706 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 56,717 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 55,358 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 51,586 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 50,145 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 49,722 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2008 49,510 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s centre exhaust mounts perished

Fail 14 Nov 2008 49,483 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s centre exhaust mounts perished

Pass 10 Sep 2007 49,107 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 48,569 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 48,556 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

unable to check brake pipes due to volume of wax applied

wax oil on exhaust system fire hazard

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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DHP 501T is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DHP 501T, 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 DHP 501T registered?

DHP 501T is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 20 December 1978.

Is DHP 501T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHP 501T shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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