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TDG 959X

1981 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,112 mi
Last recorded80,112 miles
Recorded on21 May 2011
Typical for 1981 Triumph Dolomite52,986 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDG 959X
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2011 80,112 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 80,112 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 80,407 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 80,380 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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TDG 959X is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TDG 959X, 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 TDG 959X registered?

TDG 959X is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 5 August 1981.

Is TDG 959X safe to buy?

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