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DVO 209T

1979 Triumph Dolomite

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,215 mi
Last recorded56,215 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2007
Typical for 1979 Triumph Dolomite56,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDVO 209T
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2007 56,215 miles

Oil leak

offside front chassis,offside rear inner wing,nearside rear inner wing corroded,not within 30cm of anything

Fail 5 Oct 2007 56,215 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Oil leak

offside front chassis,offside rear inner wing,nearside rear inner wing corroded,not within 30cm of anything

Fail 28 Oct 2006 53,579 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 53,579 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 49,571 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 49,236 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

extensive repairs carried out to vehicle previously

near side rear floor flaking at trailing arm mounting

oil leak

rear axle oil leak

rear boot floor flaking heavily

slight wear off side steering rack

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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DVO 209T is a 1979 Triumph Dolomite in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DVO 209T, 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 DVO 209T registered?

DVO 209T is a 1979 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 July 1979.

Is DVO 209T safe to buy?

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