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PYD 161V

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Brown Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,119 mi
Last recorded47,119 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYD 161V
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 47,119 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 47,118 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working ALL BRAKE LIGHTS (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 46,538 miles

dust covers for front ball joints missing ;

Pass 13 Mar 2007 45,709 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 45,162 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 45,162 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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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PYD 161V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Brown with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PYD 161V, 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 PYD 161V registered?

PYD 161V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 July 1980.

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The MOT history for PYD 161V shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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