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VDM 469R

1977 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,624 mi
Last recorded43,624 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 1977 Triumph Dolomite56,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDM 469R
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 43,624 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 43,532 miles

Nearside Front Crossion to door skin

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 43,021 miles

ball joint covers perished

light corrosion to n/s front door step

n/s and o/s front tie rod bushes perished

n/s and o/s rear top shocker mountings corroded

Fail 27 May 2016 43,021 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Centre Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing clevis pin securing device (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

ball joint covers perished

light corrosion to n/s front door step

n/s and o/s front tie rod bushes perished

n/s and o/s rear top shocker mountings corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2014 43,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

play in steering rack

repairs to sills

Fail 20 Nov 2014 43,021 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

play in steering rack

repairs to sills

Pass 13 Apr 2010 39,830 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 38,054 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 38,054 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 37,262 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front brake slightly sticking

Pass 5 Aug 2006 37,253 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2006 37,253 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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VDM 469R is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 56,560 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 VDM 469R, 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 49 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VDM 469R registered?

VDM 469R is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 17 February 1977.

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