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AUY 225W

1979 Triumph Dolomite

Brown Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

24,281 mi
Last recorded24,281 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 1979 Triumph Dolomite56,897 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUY 225W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 24,281 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 23,670 miles

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

chip present in windscreen

Pass 6 Apr 2018 23,339 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside front an rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 23,113 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 21,786 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 20,010 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 19,762 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2014 19,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

exhaust rubber mountings deteriorated

nearside front engine mount stabiliser inseccure

nearside front lamp/main beam slightly inseccure

Pass 10 Apr 2013 19,283 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 16,879 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 15,283 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 13,267 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 11,927 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 10,695 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 8,740 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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AUY 225W is a 1979 Triumph Dolomite in Brown with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 56,897 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 AUY 225W, 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 47 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 AUY 225W registered?

AUY 225W is a 1979 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 25 October 1979.

Is AUY 225W safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUY 225W shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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