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LLD 566V

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,699 mi
Last recorded80,699 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLD 566V
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 80,699 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 79,356 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 78,808 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 78,452 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 76,688 miles

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

Seatbelts not fitted to rear seats

Wear/play in inner steering rack joint, nearside

Fail 28 Aug 2015 76,682 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive 4020 ppm measured (7.3.B.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle up to 40% imbalance measured (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Wheel cylinder leaking under pedal pressure (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

No rear seat belts fitted

Seatbelts not fitted to rear seats

Wear/play in inner steering rack joint, nearside

Pass 16 May 2014 75,425 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust rubber mount splitting

Fail 15 May 2014 75,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust rubber mount splitting

Pass 23 Apr 2013 73,752 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 73,672 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

O/S/F and O/S/R Tyres are perrishing on sidewalls

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 72,380 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 69,824 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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LLD 566V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LLD 566V, 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 LLD 566V registered?

LLD 566V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 13 February 1980.

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