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UTG 845S

1978 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,048 mi
Last recorded70,048 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 1978 Triumph Dolomite56,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTG 845S
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 70,048 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 69,588 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 69,189 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 68,537 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 67,592 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 67,739 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 67,227 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 66,747 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 66,747 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 65,200 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 64,717 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 64,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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UTG 845S is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UTG 845S, 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 UTG 845S registered?

UTG 845S is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 10 March 1978.

Is UTG 845S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UTG 845S shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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