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YFR 870V

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

573 mi
Last recorded573 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFR 870V
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 573 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 97,795 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 93,114 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2013 87,744 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 82,254 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 77,198 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 70,757 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 65,995 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 60,483 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 16 Oct 2007 54,930 miles

all tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 11 Oct 2006 50,142 miles

all tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 9 Oct 2006 50,106 miles

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

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

all tyres cracking on side walls

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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YFR 870V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YFR 870V, 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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What year was YFR 870V registered?

YFR 870V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 27 March 1980.

Is YFR 870V safe to buy?

The MOT history for YFR 870V shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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