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YPX 94V

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

27,799 mi
Last recorded27,799 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPX 94V
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 27,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 27,738 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 26,850 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jul 2018 26,848 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 20,020 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 20,010 miles

Battery insecure FOULING ALTERNATOR (1.9.1)

Fuel system component insecure FUEL FILTER (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CHASSIS RAIL BY BATTERY (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER SILL PANEL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings BONNET ADJACENT TO BONNET HINGE (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATED

SURFACE CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES

UNABLE TO CHECK FUEL CAP SEAL, REFUSAL TO TEST NOT ISSUED

Pass 12 Nov 2015 19,088 miles

Signs of oil around near side rear half shaftv to hub area

Slight play detected in off side inner rack joint area

Fail 29 Oct 2015 19,088 miles

Centre Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure stalks to floor tunnel (5.2.1a)

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Signs of oil around near side rear half shaftv to hub area

Slight play detected in off side inner rack joint area

Pass 10 Dec 2013 17,393 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 17,391 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 15,775 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 14,912 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 14,908 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 14,096 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 14,096 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

wire trapped in gear box bell housing

Pass 27 Jan 2010 11,902 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 11,902 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 9,442 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 9,442 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner 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 Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside Inner 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)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 5,636 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 1,428 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 1,428 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 96,842 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 96,840 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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YPX 94V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Black with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YPX 94V, 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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YPX 94V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 7 February 1980.

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