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EAO 837V

1979 Triumph Dolomite

Brown Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

22,389 mi
Last recorded22,389 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 1979 Triumph Dolomite56,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAO 837V
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 22,389 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 22,203 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 22,183 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 21,981 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 21,828 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 21,485 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 21,485 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 21,370 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 21,078 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 21,010 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 21,010 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 20,931 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 20,880 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 20,747 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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EAO 837V is a 1979 Triumph Dolomite in Brown with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 EAO 837V, 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 EAO 837V registered?

EAO 837V is a 1979 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 2 August 1979.

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The MOT history for EAO 837V shows 14 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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