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CYE 294V

1979 Triumph Dolomite

Green Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,480 mi
Last recorded60,480 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1979 Triumph Dolomite56,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYE 294V
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 60,480 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 60,480 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 60,130 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Feb 2025 60,130 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jan 2024 59,822 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Jan 2024 59,822 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 59,479 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Feb 2022 58,560 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 58,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 58,291 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 57,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 56,557 miles

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

Oil leak ()

rear diff seal slightly leaking

Pass 16 May 2017 55,758 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 54,262 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 54,259 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 53,647 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 52,412 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 51,776 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 51,305 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 51,096 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 50,433 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 49,800 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 49,214 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 48,427 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 48,427 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

o/s & n/s top & bottom swivel boots split

slight play in lower steering coupling

slight play in rack

Pass 15 Aug 2006 47,593 miles

off/side and near/side top and bottom swivel boots split

slight play lower steering coupling

slight play off/side end of rack

Pass 6 Aug 2005 47,211 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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CYE 294V is a 1979 Triumph Dolomite in Green with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CYE 294V, 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.

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What year was CYE 294V registered?

CYE 294V is a 1979 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 September 1979.

Is CYE 294V safe to buy?

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