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BBV 482V

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Gold Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

30,195 mi
Last recorded30,195 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBV 482V
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 30,195 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 30,190 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp reverse lamps coming on and flashing when side lamps on (4.2.3 (c))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both steering rack arms have play

Pass 25 Aug 2017 30,024 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 30,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure inner bolt (2.4.G.1)

Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure upper and lower pinch bolts (2.1.6)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 29,795 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 29,793 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 29,198 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 27,303 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 27,272 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 27,120 miles

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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BBV 482V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Gold with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1980 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 58,191 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 BBV 482V, 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 46 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BBV 482V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 June 1980.

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