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JSF 591T

1978 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,890 mi
Last recorded87,890 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1978 Triumph Dolomite56,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSF 591T
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 87,890 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 87,890 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2017 87,860 miles

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 87,683 miles

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 ()

Fail 8 Aug 2016 87,683 miles

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 ()

Pass 3 Jul 2015 87,646 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust rubbers poor

Fail 1 Jul 2015 87,645 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 87,529 miles

rear propshaft universal joint badly worn

Fail 20 Jun 2014 87,522 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 85,848 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jun 2013 85,839 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 85,676 miles

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front wipers poor

Fail 30 May 2012 85,676 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 85,554 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 85,280 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 85,265 miles

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 84,545 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 84,144 miles

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.

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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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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