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VYA 356W

1981 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

8,534 mi
Last recorded8,534 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1981 Triumph Dolomite52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVYA 356W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 8,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2025 8,534 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 3,029 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 3,029 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 3,016 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 3,016 miles

All direction indicators not working all not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened inner tie rod (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking location centre (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod damaged and seriously weakened inner tie rack (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear n/s/r indicator not flashing with hazards

Pass 20 Nov 2018 1,683 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 1,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside steering rack rubber mount contaminated with oil

Pass 3 Mar 2017 581 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 99,828 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 99,681 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 99,251 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside door mirror loose

slight leak from manifold area

Fail 20 Mar 2014 99,245 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside door mirror loose

offside rear brake grabbing slightly

slight leak from manifold area

Pass 6 Feb 2013 98,159 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside door mirror head loose

offside rear inner body sill corroded

slight exhaust leak from manifold area

Pass 13 May 2011 96,958 miles

offside steering track rod end dust cover perished

Pass 22 Jul 2010 95,537 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 4 Jul 2008 95,155 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 94,107 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 89,183 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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VYA 356W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VYA 356W, 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 VYA 356W registered?

VYA 356W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 10 March 1981.

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