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YBT 137V

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Brown Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,814 mi
Last recorded86,814 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBT 137V
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 86,814 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 86,798 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 86,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch corroded sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower wheel arch corroded not in a prescribed area

Offside Rear boot floor corroded not in a prescribed area

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Apr 2018 84,911 miles

Offside Rear Lower inner wheel arch corroded. not within prescribed area.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Apr 2018 84,911 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower inner wheel arch corroded. not within prescribed area.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 81,678 miles

slight rust in places

Pass 16 Mar 2016 80,415 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 80,222 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 80,222 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 77,663 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 31 Mar 2014 77,663 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 76,398 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 75,922 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 75,281 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 73,632 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 72,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 68,244 miles

chips in windscreen

corrosion to n/s/r inner wheel arch, fronty chassis legs and floor to sills

front wheels buckled

play in steering rack mounts(end float)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 17 Mar 2008 68,161 miles

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

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

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

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

chips in windscreen

corrosion to n/s/r inner wheel arch, fronty chassis legs and floor to sills

front wheels buckled

play in steering rack mounts(end float)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Apr 2007 62,877 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 62,860 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 60,645 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 60,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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YBT 137V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Brown with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 YBT 137V, 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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YBT 137V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 January 1980.

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