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YHO 303V

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,582 mi
Last recorded29,582 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHO 303V
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 29,582 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 29,560 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 29,502 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 29,491 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 29,174 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 29,642 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 29,450 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 29,446 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working

horn loose

Pass 11 Apr 2018 29,206 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 29,206 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working both side (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2017 29,179 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 28,995 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 28,849 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 28,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust box mount broken

Pass 19 Sep 2013 28,504 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 28,239 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 28,229 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 27,906 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 27,906 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 27,700 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 27,451 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 27,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

hand brake has long travel

Pass 14 Oct 2008 26,612 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 26,612 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 303V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YHO 303V, 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 YHO 303V registered?

YHO 303V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 24 March 1980.

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