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DBL 532V

1979 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,470 mi
Last recorded36,470 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1979 Triumph Dolomite56,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBL 532V
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 36,470 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 35,890 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 34,868 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 34,273 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 34,273 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 34,231 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 34,214 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill under car (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength main chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pans holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pans holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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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DBL 532V is a 1979 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DBL 532V, 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 DBL 532V registered?

DBL 532V is a 1979 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 13 October 1979.

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