MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,662 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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XGH 496S is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 12 October 1977.
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