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VDL 33S

1978 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

56,169 mi
Last recorded56,169 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1978 Triumph Dolomite56,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDL 33S
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 56,169 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 56,133 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 56,107 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 56,107 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement l/h rear brake stuck rectified (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 56,093 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 56,058 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 56,036 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 55,966 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front brakes partially siezed trough lack of use

Pass 30 Mar 2013 55,899 miles

n/s and o/s front and o/s rear tyres beggining to perish indicators a bit slow flashing

Pass 14 Apr 2012 55,769 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s and near side top suspension joint rubber dust covers need replacing in near future

Pass 22 Mar 2011 55,709 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Steering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 55,709 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Steering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 55,631 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 55,631 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 55,609 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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VDL 33S is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VDL 33S, 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 VDL 33S registered?

VDL 33S is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 9 June 1978.

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