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YLG 581S

1977 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

40,220 mi
Last recorded40,220 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 1977 Triumph Dolomite56,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLG 581S
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 40,220 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 40,134 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 39,931 miles

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

Nearside play in steering rack inner joint

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

oil leak (engine and gearbox)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 39,910 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside play in steering rack inner joint

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

oil leak (engine and gearbox)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 39,131 miles

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Surface corrosion to underbody

Pass 13 Sep 2013 38,354 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre treads starting to split

front seat belts not locking when pulled out they are ment to be fitted with roller ball locking device which can only be test on heavy braking

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

slight blow from backbox

slight oil leaks

Fail 11 Sep 2013 38,353 miles

Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre treads starting to split

offside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

slight blow from backbox

slight oil leaks

Pass 13 Sep 2012 37,400 miles

Both rear wheels slightly binding

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre caps fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front wheel slightly binding

Offside rear wheel binding

Offside track rod end ball joint bush split

Slight corrosion to underbody

Pass 30 Nov 2007 37,394 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 37,391 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 37,380 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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YLG 581S is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YLG 581S, 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 YLG 581S registered?

YLG 581S is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 11 August 1977.

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