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EUU 771V

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Brown Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,621 mi
Last recorded78,621 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUU 771V
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 78,621 miles

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

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

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

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

body has corroded parts but not in prescribed areas

rear exhaust corroded

steering universal joint bushes worn but not to excess

Pass 16 Dec 2016 78,336 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 78,336 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle & front to rear coroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 77,004 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 77,004 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 76,319 miles

diff oil weap from rear axle

Fail 26 Nov 2014 76,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

diff weaping oil

Pass 30 Nov 2013 75,012 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

diff damp with oil

Fail 26 Nov 2013 75,012 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

diff damp with oil

tyres cracking

Pass 27 Nov 2012 73,703 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 73,703 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 72,760 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 72,760 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 71,897 miles

rear diff damp with oil

Fail 24 Nov 2010 71,897 miles

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

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

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

rear diff damp with oil

Pass 24 Nov 2009 71,788 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 71,542 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 71,542 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 71,179 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 70,770 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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EUU 771V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Brown with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EUU 771V, 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 EUU 771V registered?

EUU 771V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 26 March 1980.

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