MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,371 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
both front chassis box sections damaged
metal fuel pipe corroded
offside front chassis box section holed at rear
offside rear foot brake pulses on rollers
pin hole exhaust down pipe
play in nearside front wheel
propshaft rubber bearing worn
How Reliable is the Triumph Dolomite?
Based on 17,210 MOT tests across 2,188 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VAV 833S is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1978 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 56,231 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 VAV 833S, 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 48 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VAV 833S registered?
VAV 833S is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 August 1978.
Is VAV 833S safe to buy?
The MOT history for VAV 833S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does VAV 833S have outstanding finance?
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