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DSN 367V

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Brown Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

48,454 mi
Last recorded48,454 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSN 367V
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 48,454 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 24 Jun 2019 48,454 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel has restricted movement

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 19 Jun 2018 47,363 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front tyres have cracks in side wall cords not exposed

Fail 13 Jun 2018 47,361 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front tyres have cracks in side wall cords not exposed

Pass 1 Jun 2017 46,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 45,688 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 45,599 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155-13 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 45,052 miles

Both rear tyres badly cracked

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 45,052 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Both rear tyres badly cracked

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 44,638 miles

rear tyres perished and cracked

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 9 Jun 2014 44,638 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel cap seal perished

rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2013 44,240 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Jun 2013 44,240 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2012 44,099 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 40,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

steering rack is worn

Pass 8 Mar 2011 40,773 miles

steering rack is worn

Pass 26 Aug 2009 40,749 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 40,731 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2008 40,709 miles

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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DSN 367V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Brown with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DSN 367V, 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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DSN 367V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 31 March 1980.

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