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FHP 148T

1979 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,977 mi
Last recorded86,977 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1979 Triumph Dolomite56,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHP 148T
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 86,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 86,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 23 May 2025 86,971 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 86,783 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 May 2024 86,783 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 May 2023 85,449 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 15 Jun 2019 80,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 77,308 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 75,233 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 74,826 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 Aug 2011 74,826 miles

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

Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Aug 2009 69,811 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 69,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2008 65,444 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 65,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 31 May 2007 62,941 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 59,995 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 55,105 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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FHP 148T is a 1979 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FHP 148T, 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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FHP 148T is a 1979 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 June 1979.

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