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VDF 906X

1982 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

64,857 mi
Last recorded64,857 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 1982 Triumph Dolomite44,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDF 906X
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1982
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 64,857 miles

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))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 64,850 miles

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))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 61,808 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 61,726 miles

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))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 46,895 miles

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))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 46,881 miles

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))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 30,415 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 30,415 miles

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 28,540 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 28,539 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 27,755 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 26,071 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 25 Sep 2014 26,071 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 25,809 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 25,809 miles

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)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 25,580 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 25,557 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 25,557 miles

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?

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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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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