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DOU 466W

1980 Triumph Dolomite

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,480 mi
Last recorded41,480 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOU 466W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 41,480 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 41,068 miles

Offside Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush front subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 40,717 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 39,824 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 39,586 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 39,430 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 39,311 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 39,294 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 39,113 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 39,062 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 39,062 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 38,896 miles

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

boot split on nearside top swival

Pass 10 Apr 2006 38,847 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 38,880 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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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DOU 466W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DOU 466W, 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 DOU 466W registered?

DOU 466W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 19 September 1980.

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