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DOO 245T

1978 Triumph Dolomite

Brown Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,355 mi
Last recorded15,355 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Dolomite56,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOO 245T
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 15,355 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jun 2017 13,790 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 13,788 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 9,378 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 1,494 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 13,197 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 16 May 2013 95,491 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Oil leak

n/s/f floor corroded.

Pass 16 May 2013 95,491 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f floor corroded.

Pass 22 May 2012 92,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2011 88,464 miles

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 84,372 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 84,372 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 81,585 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 81,585 miles

Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S axle has slight end float play

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 76,354 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 76,354 miles

Lower Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 75,799 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 75,009 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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DOO 245T is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite in Brown with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DOO 245T, 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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DOO 245T is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 12 December 1978.

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