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DKT 20

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Brown Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

57,483 mi
Last recorded57,483 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKT 20
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 57,483 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 57,473 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear axle slight oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2019 57,463 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive too high for emissions tester to test (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear axle slight oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2017 56,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 56,504 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 55,851 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 54,255 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 52,764 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 51,109 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 48,696 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 48,690 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 48,219 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

steering rack mounting rubbers worn

Fail 30 Mar 2009 48,213 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

steering rack mounting rubbers worn

Pass 12 Mar 2008 47,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 45,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

excessive corrosion on offside front inner sill and wheelarch outside of prescribed areas

Pass 16 Feb 2006 43,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in offside front hub

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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DKT 20 is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Brown with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DKT 20, 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 DKT 20 registered?

DKT 20 is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 4 November 1980.

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