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VAV 833S

1978 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,371 mi
Last recorded73,371 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2007
Typical for 1978 Triumph Dolomite56,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAV 833S
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2007 73,371 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 73,371 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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