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TYB 850W

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,464 mi
Last recorded82,464 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYB 850W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 82,464 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 82,464 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 81,426 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 79,521 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 79,256 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 79,237 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 76,962 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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TYB 850W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TYB 850W, 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 TYB 850W registered?

TYB 850W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 3 November 1980.

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The MOT history for TYB 850W shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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