MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,655 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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