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GYH 975W

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Brown Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,012 mi
Last recorded86,012 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYH 975W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 86,012 miles

Nearside parking brake effort less than normal

centre prop shaft bush is worn

Fail 19 May 2017 86,012 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 85,846 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 85,729 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 80,278 miles

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)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 80,278 miles

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)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 74,118 miles

chassi damaged

oil leak on offside rear brake

steering stiff lock to lock.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 71,175 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 67,439 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 67,439 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 64,269 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 64,260 miles

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 60,163 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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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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