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FDY 955W

1981 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

3,856 mi
Last recorded3,856 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 Triumph Dolomite52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDY 955W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 3,856 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 3,855 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel pipe insecure to pump (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated by tank (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 3,299 miles

Multiple oil leaks

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 2,804 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

servo hose perished

Fail 28 May 2019 2,804 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

servo hose perished

Pass 18 May 2018 2,514 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak

subframe bushes perished

Fail 14 May 2018 2,514 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all exhaust rubbers perished

oil leak

subframe bushes perished

Pass 18 May 2017 2,449 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 May 2017 2,449 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 May 2016 2,080 miles

Multiple oil leaks

Slight play in inner steering rack joints

Fail 16 May 2016 2,080 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Multiple oil leaks

Slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 26 May 2015 1,710 miles

Oil leak from engine

Oil leak from gear box

Oil leak from rear diff

Fail 26 May 2015 1,710 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak from engine

Oil leak from gear box

Oil leak from rear diff

Pass 12 May 2014 841 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 22 May 2013 155 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 May 2012 99,629 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 99,629 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 May 2011 99,150 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 98,199 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 97,521 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 97,521 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 97,291 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 97,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 96,447 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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FDY 955W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 52,986 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 FDY 955W, 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 45 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FDY 955W registered?

FDY 955W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 June 1981.

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