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YGK 298S

1977 Triumph Dolomite

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,665 mi
Last recorded73,665 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1977 Triumph Dolomite56,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYGK 298S
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 73,665 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 73,663 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 73,409 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 73,170 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 72,739 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 72,736 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 72,320 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 72,320 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 72,091 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 71,908 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 71,370 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 71,370 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 70,679 miles

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 18 Jul 2016 69,650 miles

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

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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YGK 298S is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 56,560 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YGK 298S, 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 YGK 298S registered?

YGK 298S is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 23 November 1977.

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