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DDV 463T

1979 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,178 mi
Last recorded50,178 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2010
Typical for 1979 Triumph Dolomite56,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDDV 463T
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2010 50,178 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 50,162 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 47,958 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 42,191 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 35,841 miles

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

all front suspension boots excessively deteriorated -will allow ingress of water and dirt

slight play in steering rack ends

Pass 2 Mar 2006 35,841 miles

all front suspension boots excessively deteriorated -will allow ingress of water and dirt

slight play in steering rack ends

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 463T is a 1979 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DDV 463T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DDV 463T registered?

DDV 463T is a 1979 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 22 March 1979.

Is DDV 463T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DDV 463T shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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