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YHO 224V

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Orange Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,469 mi
Last recorded72,469 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHO 224V
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 72,469 miles

2x stone chips in windscreen

corrosion to inner sills , rear wheel arch - not excessive

Pass 7 May 2018 71,076 miles

26% brake imbalance at front wheels

2x stone chips in windscreen

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear wheelarch with corrosion but not considered excessive

previous welding repairs to sills, wheel arches and chassis rail

Fail 7 May 2018 71,075 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

26% brake imbalance at front wheels

2x stone chips in windscreen

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear wheelarch with corrosion but not considered excessive

previous welding repairs to sills, wheel arches and chassis rail

Pass 26 Apr 2017 69,437 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

brake servo damp with fluid no leaks found

o/s/f hub seal looks like slight weep of grease

o/s/r fog lamp broken not working but not required on vehicle until 1/ 04 /1980

park brake lamp on dash

Fail 26 Apr 2017 69,437 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

brake servo damp with fluid no leaks found

o/s/f hub seal looks like slight weep of grease

o/s/r fog lamp broken not working but not required on vehicle until 1/ 04 /1980

park brake lamp on dash

Pass 28 Jul 2016 69,382 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fog lamps fitted o/s/r lamp broken but no required on the vehicle until 1980

park brake lamp on dash

slight brake bind n/s/f

Pass 27 Jul 2015 68,723 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 67,868 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 66,289 miles

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

n,s rear tyre badley perished.

Fail 17 Jul 2013 66,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n,s rear tyre badley perished.

o,s front tyre badley pearished.

Pass 17 Jul 2012 64,166 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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YHO 224V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Orange with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YHO 224V, 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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YHO 224V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 8 February 1980.

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