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YFG 453T

1978 Triumph Dolomite

White Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

66,018 mi
Last recorded66,018 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1978 Triumph Dolomite56,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFG 453T
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 66,018 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2017 66,011 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2015 63,814 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 63,785 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 54,472 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 27 Sep 2013 47,795 miles

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

nearside rear trailing arm repaired

Fail 24 Sep 2013 47,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside rear trailing arm repaired

Pass 5 Sep 2012 46,072 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 45,911 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 45,832 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 45,659 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 45,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 45,313 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 25 Sep 2008 45,313 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 44,899 miles

offside front brake hose perishing

slight wear in steering column UJ and coupling

slight wear/movement offside lower swivel

Fail 9 Oct 2006 44,532 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 44,532 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 44,163 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 44,158 miles

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

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 453T is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite in White with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YFG 453T, 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 453T registered?

YFG 453T is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 27 September 1978.

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