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MYJ 783W

1981 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

42,445 mi
Last recorded42,445 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 Triumph Dolomite52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYJ 783W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 42,445 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 41,908 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 41,908 miles

Offside Rear Brake slack adjuster seized (1.1.18 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 41,301 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 41,280 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s/r outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 40,525 miles

play in steering

Fail 15 Aug 2018 40,524 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

play in steering

Pass 9 Aug 2017 39,682 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Aug 2016 39,079 miles

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 5 Aug 2016 39,076 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working x2 (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

underside showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2015 38,207 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 25 Jun 2015 38,204 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2014 37,349 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2014 37,349 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2013 36,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 36,523 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 35,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2012 35,556 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2011 34,788 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 34,193 miles

Oil leak

suspension rubbers perished

Pass 20 May 2009 32,745 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 31,492 miles

underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 May 2007 30,207 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 30,200 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

nearside inner main beam headlight not working

Pass 29 Apr 2006 29,511 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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MYJ 783W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 MYJ 783W, 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 MYJ 783W registered?

MYJ 783W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 2 March 1981.

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