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YFG 31T

1978 Triumph Dolomite

Brown Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,439 mi
Last recorded28,439 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 1978 Triumph Dolomite56,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFG 31T
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 28,439 miles

slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 3 Jul 2019 28,409 miles

both front wheel bearings slight play

Pass 3 May 2018 28,025 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 27,906 miles

lower steering column bush deteriorated

Fail 13 Sep 2016 27,902 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mid sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

lower steering column bush deteriorated

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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YFG 31T is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite in Brown with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YFG 31T, 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 YFG 31T registered?

YFG 31T is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 21 August 1978.

Is YFG 31T safe to buy?

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