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UPR 439S

1978 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

3,459 mi
Last recorded3,459 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Dolomite56,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUPR 439S
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 3,459 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 3,329 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 4,780 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 477 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 177 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2007

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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UPR 439S is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UPR 439S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UPR 439S registered?

UPR 439S is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is UPR 439S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UPR 439S shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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