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XFG 201S

1978 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

37,017 mi
Last recorded37,017 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Dolomite56,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFG 201S
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 37,017 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 37,017 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2017 35,191 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 27,728 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 19,832 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 19,790 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 13,538 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 10,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 2,743 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 96,491 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 96,491 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 90,188 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 78,546 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 78,546 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 65,130 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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XFG 201S is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XFG 201S, 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 XFG 201S registered?

XFG 201S is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 19 June 1978.

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The MOT history for XFG 201S shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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