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DOF 249V

1979 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,107 mi
Last recorded73,107 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 1979 Triumph Dolomite56,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOF 249V
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 73,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 73,107 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 70,710 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 70,710 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2017 70,113 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 70,021 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 68,200 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 68,200 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 67,849 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 67,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 67,069 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 66,566 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 66,403 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 66,381 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2010 65,219 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 63,994 miles

prop shaft bush worn

Fail 25 Jul 2008 63,991 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

prop shaft bush worn

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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DOF 249V is a 1979 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DOF 249V, 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 DOF 249V registered?

DOF 249V is a 1979 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 23 November 1979.

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The MOT history for DOF 249V shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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