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VGX 790S

1977 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,525 mi
Last recorded57,525 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 1977 Triumph Dolomite56,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGX 790S
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 57,525 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 57,250 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 57,250 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 56,892 miles

headlamp pattern poor

Pass 4 Aug 2014 56,447 miles

co level on upper limit

n/s headlamp aim on lower limit

n/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

play in o/s steering rack

wiper blades poor

Fail 4 Aug 2014 56,447 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

co level on upper limit

n/s headlamp aim on lower limit

n/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

play in o/s steering rack

wiper blades poor

Pass 11 May 2011 56,398 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 55,847 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 55,834 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 55,525 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 55,525 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 54,631 miles

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

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

play in steering rack

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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VGX 790S is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VGX 790S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VGX 790S registered?

VGX 790S is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 November 1977.

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The MOT history for VGX 790S shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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