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WVV 625S

1978 Triumph Dolomite

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,063 mi
Last recorded33,063 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 1978 Triumph Dolomite56,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVV 625S
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 33,063 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 33,013 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 31,899 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 31,364 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 30,742 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 30,730 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 30,298 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 29,795 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 29,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Indicator slightly slow flash rate on Nearside

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 29,244 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 28,754 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 28,267 miles

rear nearside foot and handbrake efforts low

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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WVV 625S is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WVV 625S, 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 WVV 625S registered?

WVV 625S is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 18 January 1978.

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