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CER 796V

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

60,322 mi
Last recorded60,322 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCER 796V
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 60,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 60,142 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 60,137 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 May 2017 60,038 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2017 59,990 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2016 59,453 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2016 59,453 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 58,379 miles

Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 58,379 miles

Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 May 2014 57,490 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 57,146 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 55,724 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 53,137 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 52,908 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 52,326 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 52,101 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 52,095 miles

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2006 51,466 miles

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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CER 796V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1980 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 58,191 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 CER 796V, 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 46 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CER 796V registered?

CER 796V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 3 March 1980.

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