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ELG 441S

1978 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,542 mi
Last recorded82,542 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Dolomite56,231 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELG 441S
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 82,542 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 82,272 miles

corrosion o/s & n/s outer sills

corrosion underbody

travel in handbrake

Fail 7 Jul 2017 82,266 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing around (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

corrosion o/s & n/s outer sills

corrosion underbody

travel in handbrake

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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ELG 441S is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 ELG 441S, 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 ELG 441S registered?

ELG 441S is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 23 June 1978.

Is ELG 441S safe to buy?

The MOT history for ELG 441S 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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