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DDV 152T

1979 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,890 mi
Last recorded84,890 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 1979 Triumph Dolomite56,897 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDV 152T
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2011 84,890 miles

hole in o/s /rear & o/s/front wheel arch,head lamp panel corroded., play in front wheel bearings.

Fail 5 Apr 2011 84,890 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

hole in o/s /rear & o/s/front wheel arch,head lamp panel corroded., play in front wheel bearings.

Pass 7 Aug 2009 84,203 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 84,189 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 84,167 miles

slight bind o/s/f and o/s/r slight play rack

Pass 7 Apr 2006 84,162 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 84,162 miles

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Signs of corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

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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DDV 152T is a 1979 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,854cc 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 DDV 152T, 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 DDV 152T registered?

DDV 152T is a 1979 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 April 1979.

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