MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
3,856 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
servo hose perished
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
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
oil leak
subframe bushes perished
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
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
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) ()
Multiple oil leaks
Slight play in inner steering rack joints
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Multiple oil leaks
Slight play in inner steering rack joints
Oil leak from engine
Oil leak from gear box
Oil leak from rear diff
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
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
oil leak from gearbox
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Triumph Dolomite?
Based on 17,210 MOT tests across 2,188 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is FDY 955W safe to buy?
The MOT history for FDY 955W shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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