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DOK 72V

1979 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,755 mi
Last recorded68,755 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 1979 Triumph Dolomite56,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOK 72V
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 68,755 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 67,418 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 65,345 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 65,320 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 64,295 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side front brake pipes has a covering applied

near side front brake rubbing slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2012 62,873 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 57,998 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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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DOK 72V is a 1979 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DOK 72V, 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 DOK 72V registered?

DOK 72V is a 1979 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 19 December 1979.

Is DOK 72V safe to buy?

The MOT history for DOK 72V shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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