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CYT 689V

1979 Triumph Dolomite

Orange Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,906 mi
Last recorded57,906 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1979 Triumph Dolomite56,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYT 689V
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1979
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 57,906 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Driver seat belt frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering column UJ rubber perished with oil (2.3 (a) (i))

Various suspension components and bushes aged

Fail 29 Jun 2018 57,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F anti-roll bar saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front N/S/F track rod end rubber gone hard and slightly leaking grease but is preventing the ingress of dirt

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Driver seat belt frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering column UJ rubber perished with oil (2.3 (a) (i))

Various suspension components and bushes aged

Pass 5 Jul 2017 55,219 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leek

Rear exhaust mounts perished

Various front suspension components aged

Fail 24 Jun 2017 55,216 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leek

Rear exhaust mounts perished

Various front suspension components aged

Pass 24 Jun 2016 50,696 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 45,103 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 40,944 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2013 32,832 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 32,828 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 May 2012 28,052 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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CYT 689V is a 1979 Triumph Dolomite in Orange with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 CYT 689V, 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 CYT 689V registered?

CYT 689V is a 1979 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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