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YVB 12

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Brown Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,371 mi
Last recorded49,371 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVB 12
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 49,371 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 49,330 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 49,329 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 49,241 miles

Corrosion to nearside front floor

Pass 15 Feb 2017 49,231 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 49,168 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 49,111 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 49,099 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

O/S/ boot floor holed

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Aug 2007 48,429 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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YVB 12 is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Brown with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YVB 12, 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 YVB 12 registered?

YVB 12 is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 2 January 1980.

Is YVB 12 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YVB 12 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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