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DPK 833V

1979 Triumph Dolomite

Brown Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,577 mi
Last recorded74,577 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 1979 Triumph Dolomite56,897 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPK 833V
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2011 74,577 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion under boot foor at corners and with in rear wheel arches , holes.

hazard lights flash rate fast

steering column lower bush very worn

Pass 7 Dec 2011 74,577 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion under boot foor at corners and with in rear wheel arches , holes.

hazard lights flash rate fast

steering column lower bush very worn

Pass 13 Oct 2010 71,619 miles

Both front tyres perished slightly recommend replacement.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake slight bind.

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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DPK 833V is a 1979 Triumph Dolomite in Brown with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DPK 833V, 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 DPK 833V registered?

DPK 833V is a 1979 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 15 September 1979.

Is DPK 833V safe to buy?

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