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EYK 186V

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Orange Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,860 mi
Last recorded73,860 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2010
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYK 186V
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2010 73,860 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 73,860 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 73,427 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 73,427 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight movement in o/s of steering

Pass 23 Feb 2008 72,888 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 72,888 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 71,435 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 71,429 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 69,517 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2005 69,517 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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EYK 186V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Orange with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EYK 186V, 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 EYK 186V registered?

EYK 186V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 21 March 1980.

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