MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,890 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak ()
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
fan belt squealing
Coolant leak ()
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both front (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
fan belt squealing
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper wishbone mounting area (2.4.A.3)
Coolant leak ()
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONT (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both front (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both front (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
exhaust rubbers poor
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
exhaust rubbers poor
rear propshaft universal joint badly worn
Nearside Front 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)
rear propshaft universal joint badly worn
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
slight oil leak
slight play in steering rack
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front wipers poor
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
HAZARDS WARNING LMAPS FLASHING QUICK
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front wipers poor
slight oil leak
slight play in steering rack
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JSF 591T is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 JSF 591T, 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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JSF 591T is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 December 1978.
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