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DEH 521T

1979 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,680 mi
Last recorded19,680 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 1979 Triumph Dolomite56,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEH 521T
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2009 19,680 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both door mirrors are partely lose !

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in rear diff input bearing !

Pass 12 Sep 2008 16,804 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 15,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight movement in o/s n/s steering rack mntng bushes

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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DEH 521T is a 1979 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 DEH 521T, 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 DEH 521T registered?

DEH 521T is a 1979 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is DEH 521T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEH 521T shows 3 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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