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SYA 500W

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Orange Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

85,158 mi
Last recorded85,158 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYA 500W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 85,158 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 84,995 miles

Boot full restricting inspection

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2025 84,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Boot full restricting inspection

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 84,508 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 84,183 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 83,742 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 83,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2021 83,201 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 82,863 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 82,483 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 81,718 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 81,309 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 81,309 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 80,840 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 80,661 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 80,661 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 79,935 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 79,130 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 79,130 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 25 May 2012 78,476 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 77,107 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 77,107 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 77,032 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 75,563 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 75,563 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 75,234 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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SYA 500W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Orange with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 SYA 500W, 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 500W registered?

SYA 500W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is SYA 500W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SYA 500W shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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