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VFP 782S

1977 Triumph Dolomite

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

29,712 mi
Last recorded29,712 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 1977 Triumph Dolomite56,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFP 782S
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 29,712 miles

Fuel hoses in engine bay starting to perish.

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 29,669 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 29,504 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 29,318 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 29,318 miles

Nearside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 29,145 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 28,825 miles

has slight play in steering rack/tie rods

Pass 2 Jun 2012 28,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine has oil leak

nearside track rod end has slight play in ball joint

Pass 9 Jun 2011 28,409 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 28,367 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

vehicle under body heavily under sealed

Pass 5 Jun 2010 27,705 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 27,230 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 26,611 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 26,611 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 25,706 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 24,648 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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VFP 782S is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 56,560 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 VFP 782S, 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 49 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VFP 782S registered?

VFP 782S is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 November 1977.

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