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SYA 365W

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

60,534 mi
Last recorded60,534 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2011
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYA 365W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2011 60,534 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 60,292 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 60,278 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 56,665 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 56,646 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2007 49,819 miles

as previous test. cert.no. 303703107055

rear inner arches corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2007 49,805 miles

Inner Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion on outer sills, boot pan, NSF pillar, OSF wing, bulkhead, OSF floor & all jacking points.

lefthand bottom edge of windscreen deteriorated

steering rack mounts worn

Pass 5 Jan 2006 43,083 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 43,083 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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SYA 365W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SYA 365W, 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 SYA 365W registered?

SYA 365W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 September 1980.

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