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XOB 307T

1978 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,899 mi
Last recorded66,899 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Dolomite56,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOB 307T
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 May 2018 66,899 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 7.14% (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced BOTH front sub frame mounting points on the nearside excessively corroded. (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced jacking point on outer sill (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven 73% (3.7.B.2)

Both rear tyres starting to crack

Both rear wheel arches have slight corrosion

Brake fluid level just above "dangerous"

Nearside rear jacking point slightly corroded.

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged Front sub frame mount slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Lower column UJ has slight play, column to rack (2.2.A.1b)

Both front seatbelts to not lock out when pulled sharply

Pass 11 Feb 2013 66,892 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Front exhaust pipe to centre section has slight leak of gases

Fail 7 Feb 2013 66,892 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Front exhaust pipe to centre section has slight leak of gases

Pass 25 Mar 2010 66,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rack pinion has slight play

Fail 25 Mar 2010 66,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rack pinion has slight play

Pass 19 Feb 2009 64,836 miles

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

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 6 Oct 2008 64,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 62,841 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 60,737 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 58,639 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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XOB 307T is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 XOB 307T, 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 XOB 307T registered?

XOB 307T is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 28 September 1978.

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