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XGH 496S

1977 Triumph Dolomite

White Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

80,662 mi
Last recorded80,662 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 1977 Triumph Dolomite56,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGH 496S
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 80,662 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

rear belts attachment not reinforced?

signs of standing-perishing, corrosion and welded repairs

slight escape of light from number plate lamps

vin number stamping hard to read

Fail 5 Sep 2016 80,657 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

rear belts attachment not reinforced?

signs of standing-perishing, corrosion and welded repairs

slight escape of light from number plate lamps

vin number stamping hard to read

Pass 21 Aug 2015 79,522 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

see previous advisory

Fail 21 Aug 2015 79,516 miles

Centre Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

see previous advisory

Fail 21 Jul 2015 79,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

box section next to nearside front subframe possibly beginning to crack?

end of vin stamping hard to read

exhaust rubbers deteriorating

rear safety belts mountings to parcel shelf should be reinforced?

signs of standing -some perishing and corrosion -many welded repairs

slight escape of white light from number plate lamps

Pass 19 Jul 2014 77,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

box section next to nearside front subframe possibly beginning to crack?

end of vin stamping hard to read

exhaust rubbers deteriorating

offside front brake sticks slightly

rear safety belts mounting s to parcel shelf should be reinforced?

signs of standing -some perishing and corrosion -many welded repairs

slight escape of white light from number plate lamps

Fail 11 Jul 2014 77,889 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

box section next to nearside front subframe possibly beginning to crack?

end of vin stamping hard to read

exhaust rubbers deteriorating

offside front brake sticks slightly

rear safety belts mounting s to parcel shelf should be reinforced?

signs of standing -some perishing and corrosion -many welded repairs

slight escape of white light from number plate lamps

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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XGH 496S is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite in White with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 56,560 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XGH 496S, 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 49 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XGH 496S registered?

XGH 496S is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 12 October 1977.

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