MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,732 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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)
How Reliable is the Triumph Dolomite?
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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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XBU 931S is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 June 1978.
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