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ACC 790W

1981 Triumph Dolomite

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,173 mi
Last recorded50,173 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1981 Triumph Dolomite52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACC 790W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 50,173 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 16 May 2017 50,173 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 49,851 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 49,622 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 49,429 miles

corrosion nearside front sill outside prescribed areas (under wing)

nearside front tyre rubber deteriorated and outer sidewall slightly damaged

Fail 28 Aug 2012 49,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion nearside front sill outside prescribed areas (under wing)

nearside front tyre rubber deteriorated and outer sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2011 49,069 miles

offside windscreen wiper blade starting to split

slight damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 6 Sep 2010 48,880 miles

slight knock felt through steering wheel

Pass 27 Aug 2009 48,593 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre rubber starting to crack

offside front upper swivel bolt only just flush with end of nyloc nut, should ideally go through at least two threads

Fail 25 Aug 2009 48,593 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre rubber starting to crack

offside front upper swivel bolt only just flush with end of nyloc nut, should ideally go through at least two threads

Pass 17 Sep 2008 47,811 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 47,810 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EXHAUST LEAKS.GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION.RACK WORN.GENERAL CORROSION.TYRES-WALL DAMAGE N/S/F+N/S/R DAMAGE N/S/F WHEEL RIM.

Pass 10 Sep 2007 46,854 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 46,534 miles

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

slight damage to n/s/f tyre

Fail 17 Jul 2006 46,497 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

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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ACC 790W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 52,986 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 ACC 790W, 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 45 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ACC 790W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 February 1981.

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