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WGJ 108M

1974 Triumph Dolomite

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,200 mi
Last recorded85,200 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 1974 Triumph Dolomite53,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGJ 108M
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 85,200 miles

slight play in steering columb lower bush

Fail 16 Nov 2017 85,200 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight play in steering columb lower bush

Pass 30 Nov 2016 85,157 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 85,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 85,029 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 84,886 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 84,851 miles

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle underside has had extensive welding carried out which has been covered in underseal

Pass 7 Jun 2010 84,418 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 84,382 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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WGJ 108M is a 1974 Triumph Dolomite in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 53,014 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 WGJ 108M, 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 52 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WGJ 108M registered?

WGJ 108M is a 1974 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 5 March 1974.

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