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OBP 178M

1973 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,762 mi
Last recorded41,762 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1973 Triumph Dolomite61,172 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBP 178M
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 41,762 miles

advise fitment of drivers exterior mirror at time of test

advise presence of fluid on or around rear brake lines at time of test

advise slight play detected to both front wheel bearings at time of test

advise slight play to nearside front steering arm at time of test

advise slight surface corrosion to nearside rear outer sill & majority of underside of vehicle at time of test

Pass 6 Jul 2010 41,109 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 40,723 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 38,354 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 38,354 miles

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

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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OBP 178M is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 61,172 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 OBP 178M, 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 53 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OBP 178M registered?

OBP 178M is a 1973 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 22 August 1973.

Is OBP 178M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBP 178M shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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