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IIJ 1978

1981 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,483 mi
Last recorded15,483 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2006
Typical for 1981 Triumph Dolomite52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIJ 1978
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2006 15,483 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 15,404 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

under osf wing rusty †sills rusty †floor rusty †chassis rusty †oil leaks †slight play osf wheel bearing †under osr wheel arch rusty †infront of osr wheel rusty †behind nsr wheel rusty †under nsf wing rusty †vehicle very rusty underneath

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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IIJ 1978 is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 52,986 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 IIJ 1978, 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 45 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was IIJ 1978 registered?

IIJ 1978 is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 January 1981.

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