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FGU 417V

1979 Triumph Dolomite

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,465 mi
Last recorded2,465 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 1979 Triumph Dolomite56,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGU 417V
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2020 2,465 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both o/s & n/s ()

Pass 26 Apr 2019 2,409 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 1,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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FGU 417V is a 1979 Triumph Dolomite in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 56,897 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 FGU 417V, 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 47 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FGU 417V registered?

FGU 417V is a 1979 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 4 December 1979.

Is FGU 417V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGU 417V shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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