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DOV 797V

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,611 mi
Last recorded93,611 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOV 797V
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 93,611 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 90,123 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 89,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Propshaft component defective

o/s boot flopr starting to corrode

o/s/f floor pan corroded

o/s/r wheel arch starting to corrode

Pass 10 Dec 2007 84,881 miles

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

o/s/r wheel arch starting to corrode

steering rack mounts starting to deteriorate

Fail 18 Nov 2006 79,724 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 79,724 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 69,684 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 69,684 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

exhaust rubbers perished

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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DOV 797V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 DOV 797V, 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 DOV 797V registered?

DOV 797V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 14 January 1980.

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