MOT Status
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Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
n/s/f wheel arch slight corrosion
o/s door bottom slight corrosion
n/s/f bonnet slight corrosion
How Reliable is the Triumph Dolomite?
Based on 17,210 MOT tests across 2,188 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ESU 896 is a 1987 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,147cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 ESU 896, 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 39 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of ESU 896?
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What year was ESU 896 registered?
ESU 896 is a 1987 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 5 October 1987.
Is ESU 896 safe to buy?
The MOT history for ESU 896 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does ESU 896 have outstanding finance?
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