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CVB 232W

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

15,031 mi
Last recorded15,031 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVB 232W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 15,031 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 14,761 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 14,442 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 13,720 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 13,720 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2016 13,588 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 13,308 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 12,823 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 12,823 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 12,206 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2011 407,271 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 11,839 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 11,187 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 31 Jul 2010 11,187 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Aug 2009 9,789 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 9,789 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 7,858 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 7,857 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 6,764 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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CVB 232W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 CVB 232W, 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 CVB 232W registered?

CVB 232W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 6 September 1980.

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The MOT history for CVB 232W shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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