MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,107 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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
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)
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)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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
prop shaft bush worn
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is DOF 249V safe to buy?
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