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ECK 919W

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Green Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,130 mi
Last recorded56,130 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECK 919W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 56,130 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 56,042 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 55,790 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 55,139 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 54,827 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 54,471 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 54,003 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 49,739 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 May 2009 49,739 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 May 2008 49,472 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 49,472 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 48,727 miles

Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 40,426 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 40,331 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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ECK 919W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Green with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ECK 919W, 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 ECK 919W registered?

ECK 919W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 September 1980.

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