MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,658 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play Rear U.J has slight movement/play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play Rear U.J has slight movement/play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working both inop (3.5 (a))
Oil leak
gearbox oil leak
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
gearbox oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
oil leak from diff
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
oil leak from diff
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Propshaft component defective
gear box and diff leaking oil
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Propshaft component defective
gear box and diff leaking oil
How Reliable is the Triumph Dolomite?
Based on 17,210 MOT tests across 2,188 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DFV 983S is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1977 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 56,560 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 DFV 983S, 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 49 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was DFV 983S registered?
DFV 983S is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 13 October 1977.
Is DFV 983S safe to buy?
The MOT history for DFV 983S shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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