MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,857 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front section of metal brake pipe insecure - attached to fuel pipe and slightly corroded / painted in underseal (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside rack gaiter is starting to split (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside rack gaiter is twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play at inner rack joints (2.3 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside front and nearside front upper ball joint boots , nearside front upper ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Emissions not tested engine will not idle (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front section of metal brake pipe insecure - attached to fuel pipe and slightly corroded / painted in underseal (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside rack gaiter is starting to split (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside rack gaiter is twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play at inner rack joints (2.3 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends have slight play (2.3 (a) (i))
headlight beam pattern borderline
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Wheel bearing has excessive play nearside and offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends have slight play (2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Passenger's seat insecure not bolted down fully (6.2.A.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
slight play in steering rack
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
slight play in steering rack
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder locking device missing (3.6.A.2d)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Triumph Dolomite?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VDF 906X is a 1982 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
Across all 1982 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.9% with a typical mileage of 44,393 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 VDF 906X, 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 44 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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VDF 906X is a 1982 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 January 1982.
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