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EYT 852V

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

37,172 mi
Last recorded37,172 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYT 852V
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 37,172 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 36,168 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 34,757 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 34,728 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 34,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre perrishing

Pass 29 Nov 2016 33,903 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 33,550 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 33,547 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 33,506 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 33,357 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 33,239 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 32,583 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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EYT 852V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 EYT 852V, 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 EYT 852V registered?

EYT 852V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 19 June 1980.

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The MOT history for EYT 852V shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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