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AWL 140V

1979 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,281 mi
Last recorded30,281 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 1979 Triumph Dolomite56,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWL 140V
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 30,281 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 29,690 miles

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

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 21 Aug 2013 28,439 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 27,910 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 27,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 27,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 27,887 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 26,082 miles

N/S WINDSCREEN WATER PENITRATION

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2009 26,082 miles

N/S WINDSCREEN WATER PENITRATION

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

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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AWL 140V is a 1979 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 56,897 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 AWL 140V, 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 47 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AWL 140V registered?

AWL 140V is a 1979 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 19 October 1979.

Is AWL 140V safe to buy?

The MOT history for AWL 140V shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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