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VNM 533W

1981 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

3,038 mi
Last recorded3,038 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 1981 Triumph Dolomite52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVNM 533W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 3,038 miles

corrosion started to offside and nearside door step sills

Fail 23 Aug 2019 3,038 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 7.25 co (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corner floor pan jacking area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

corrosion started to offside and nearside door step sills

Pass 4 Jul 2017 3,025 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 3,025 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 2,942 miles

Nearside crack to nearside rear outer sill

Rear exhaust box pipe holed and blowing

Pass 2 Jul 2015 2,777 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 2,777 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 2,602 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 2,110 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 2,110 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 1,467 miles

nearside track rod end gaiter perished cracking

Fail 27 Jun 2012 1,467 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 968 miles

both track rod gaiters split

corrosion to middle nearside outer sill

handbrake adjustment jumping / noise when applied

slight lift in offside front bottom ball joint

Fail 17 Jun 2010 338 miles

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

drivers seat belt starting to fray

exhaust blowing from manifold too system area joint

most suspension / steering ball joint gaiters split

play in nearside steering rack

slight lift in nearside top ball joint

Pass 17 Jun 2010 338 miles

drivers seat belt starting to fray

exhaust blowing from manifold too system area joint

most suspension / steering ball joint gaiters split

play in nearside steering rack

slight lift in nearside top ball joint

Pass 29 Jun 2009 99,598 miles

corrosion started to nearside front floor pan

Fail 25 Jun 2009 99,598 miles

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

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

corrosion started to nearside front floor pan

Pass 12 Jun 2008 98,927 miles

play in off side steering rack

play in steering colume universal joint

Pass 14 Jun 2007 97,951 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 97,951 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 97,170 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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VNM 533W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VNM 533W, 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 VNM 533W registered?

VNM 533W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 9 July 1981.

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