1978 Triumph Dolomite 1.9L Petrol · SFO 159S
1978 Triumph Dolomite (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1978. Recorded mileage 74,946 miles. MOT expired on 10 May 2024. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- TRIUMPH DOLOMITE
- Year / Origin
- 1978 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 May 2024
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,946 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SFO 159S Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/05/2024
- 74,946 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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SFO 159S Mileage History
- 29/09/202172,461 mi
- 08/10/202172,462 mi+1 mi
- 18/04/202373,697 mi+1,235 mi
- 12/05/202373,697 mi
- 02/05/202474,946 mi+1,249 mi
Average of roughly 960 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SFO 159S MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1978 Triumph Dolomite (SFO 159S) between September 2021 and May 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 May 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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