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XBU 931S

1978 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,732 mi
Last recorded78,732 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 1978 Triumph Dolomite56,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBU 931S
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 78,732 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes, (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre, (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both sides, (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose interior and o/s door, (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive just acceptable at time of test!, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front panel very corroded and holed but headlamps still secure at time of test.

Pass 4 Jan 2018 75,104 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and centre, (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

all steel brake pipes are heavily undersealed but showing signs of corrosion in several places!.

both rear wheelarches corroded but no sharp edges.

exhaust deteriorated and poorly repaired in several places, but is secure at time of test.

fuel hose deteriorated at tank but secure and not leaking at time of test.

indicators and hazards flashing slightly fast but just within acceptable limits.

Fail 20 Dec 2017 74,914 miles

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

Fuel pipe insecure centre, (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low no adjuster accessible, (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired end of sill/sill to floor, (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. no adjusters accessible, (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and centre, (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

all steel brake pipes are heavily undersealed but showing signs of corrosion in several places!.

both rear wheelarches corroded but no sharp edges.

exhaust deteriorated and poorly repaired in several places, but is secure at time of test.

fuel hose deteriorated at tank but secure and not leaking at time of test.

indicators and hazards flashing slightly fast but just within acceptable limits.

Pass 20 Dec 2016 70,800 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion front valance (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside steering rack has slight lift in bushes

Oil leak ()

engine rich at idle

Fail 16 Dec 2016 70,764 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill and rear jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion front valance (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside steering rack has slight lift in bushes

Oil leak ()

engine rich at idle

Pass 16 Dec 2015 66,350 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Engine running rich at idle

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside steering rack has lift in rack bushes

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2014 58,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2014 58,521 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2013 45,329 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 36,889 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 31,469 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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XBU 931S is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XBU 931S, 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 XBU 931S registered?

XBU 931S is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 June 1978.

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