MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,720 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Outer sill showing signs of corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
under body heavily wax oiled
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides foot well area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Outer sill showing signs of corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
under body heavily wax oiled
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
all brake pipes heavily greased
under side heavily wax oiled
various areas signs of corrosion
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front wheel bearing has excessive play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded jacking point (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing pin missing (3.5.1l)
Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
all brake pipes heavily greased
under side heavily wax oiled
various areas signs of corrosion
Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
all brake pipes heavily coated
both front chassis heavily coated with wax oil
both outer sills showing signs of corrosion
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
brake pipes have a coating applied
front body sections heavilly covered
front outer sills corroded
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
brake pipes have a coating applied
front body sections heavilly covered
front outer sills corroded
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
brake pipes heavilly covered
front body sections heavilly covered
front outer sills corroded
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
front brake pipes coated
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
front brake pipes coated
near side front sill base and off side front lower outer wheel arch corroded and holed, not within prescribed areas
all metal pipes coated with grease
near side headlamp lens deflector tape fitted to cover large kick up too off side
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
all metal pipes coated with grease
near side headlamp lens deflector tape fitted to cover large kick up too off side
Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Triumph Dolomite?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VVS 790S is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 VVS 790S, 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 VVS 790S registered?
VVS 790S is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 9 September 1977.
Is VVS 790S safe to buy?
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