MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,012 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside parking brake effort less than normal
centre prop shaft bush is worn
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside parking brake effort less than normal
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
centre prop shaft bush is worn
Nearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Front Braking system leaking pipe to flexable (3.6.A.1)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light (1.2.1f)
Steering rack insecure both mounting bushes (2.2.B.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flang (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface edges worn/corroded (3.5.1i)
Front tyres different size to rears
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front tyre side wall cracking
Play in propshaft centre bearing rubber ()
exhaust rear mounting loose
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint prop shaft (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Front Wiper smears window screen
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Oil leak ()
prop shaft making a noise
prop shaft rubber deteriorated
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake pipes covered in oil/grease
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
brake pipes covered in oil/grease
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
chassi damaged
oil leak on offside rear brake
steering stiff lock to lock.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight movement in steering rack bushes
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight movement in steering rack mountings
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight movement in steering rack mountings
Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Triumph Dolomite?
Based on 17,210 MOT tests across 2,188 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GYH 975W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Brown with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 GYH 975W, 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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GYH 975W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 11 September 1980.
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