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DBB 143V

1979 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,655 mi
Last recorded77,655 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 1979 Triumph Dolomite56,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBB 143V
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 77,655 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 77,648 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 77,150 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 76,314 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 76,312 miles

Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

corrosion to brake discs

play in steering system close to mot fail

Pass 23 May 2013 70,905 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 67,029 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 61,620 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 58,158 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 58,158 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DBB 143V is a 1979 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,493cc 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 DBB 143V, 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 DBB 143V registered?

DBB 143V is a 1979 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 11 October 1979.

Is DBB 143V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBB 143V shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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