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MDU 466V

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

49,398 mi
Last recorded49,398 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDU 466V
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 49,398 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 49,255 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 49,254 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 48,039 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 48,030 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 47,736 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 47,736 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 47,049 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 46,434 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside inner an outer sill corroded

slight play in steerind rack

Fail 25 Apr 2009 46,433 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside inner an outer sill corroded

slight play in steerind rack

Fail 28 Aug 2007 46,414 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

battery insecure

battery terminals loose

n/s/f spot light inoperative

noise from steering rack

o/s/r handbrake efficiency low

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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MDU 466V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MDU 466V, 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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MDU 466V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 30 April 1980.

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