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WRL 116T

1978 Triumph Dolomite

Orange Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,041 mi
Last recorded71,041 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1978 Triumph Dolomite56,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRL 116T
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 71,041 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 71,041 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 70,977 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 70,975 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 70,966 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 70,144 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rust evident to front of door sills on nearside and offside

Pass 31 Aug 2012 69,564 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 68,891 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 68,277 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 68,277 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 67,053 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 66,036 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 65,001 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 63,389 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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WRL 116T is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite in Orange with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WRL 116T, 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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What year was WRL 116T registered?

WRL 116T is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 7 November 1978.

Is WRL 116T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WRL 116T shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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