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AUN 529W

1981 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,381 mi
Last recorded94,381 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 1981 Triumph Dolomite52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUN 529W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2012 94,381 miles

All sills corroded

General underbody corrosion

HC tested at 2000 rpm.

Oil Leaks

Play in BOTH inner rack joints

Rear diff leaking oil

Slight play N/S/F Bearing

Fail 15 Oct 2012 94,371 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

All sills corroded

Excessive engine misfire

General underbody corrosion

Oil Leaks

Play in BOTH inner rack joints

Rear diff leaking oil

Slight play N/S/F Bearing

Vehicle misfire

Pass 5 Aug 2011 93,742 miles

All brake pipes coated

Exhaust mountings in a poor condition

Hand brake travel long

Head lamps on upper limits and secured poorly with non std fittings

Some front brake imbalance

Underside heavily coated

Wipers smeary

Fail 4 Aug 2011 93,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All brake pipes coated

Exhaust mountings in a poor condition

Hand brake travel long

Some front brake imbalance

Underside heavily coated

Pass 5 Dec 2009 93,027 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2009 93,027 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 92,168 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 92,104 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bolt missing from tranmission tunnel

Both rear brake back plates damp

Movment in steering rack

N/S number plate light dim

Oil leak

Play in steering rack

Rear diff oily

Slight roughness in O/S/F wheel bearing

Small hole in N/S sill

Vehicle heavily under sealed

Vehicle rusty

Weld repairs to vehicle

Pass 6 Feb 2007 90,680 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 90,661 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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AUN 529W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 AUN 529W, 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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What year was AUN 529W registered?

AUN 529W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 26 February 1981.

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