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DHY 258W

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,604 mi
Last recorded43,604 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHY 258W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 43,604 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 42,824 miles

tyres perrishing

Pass 19 Jun 2014 40,688 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 39,612 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 37,420 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 34,368 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 34,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in st collum lower bush

Pass 25 Mar 2010 32,059 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Near side front dust cap missing

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear diff oil seal leaking

Fail 23 Mar 2010 32,058 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Near side front dust cap missing

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear diff oil seal leaking

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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DHY 258W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1980 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 58,191 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 DHY 258W, 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 46 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DHY 258W registered?

DHY 258W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 19 September 1980.

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