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EEU 138W

1981 Triumph Dolomite

Brown Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

19,944 mi
Last recorded19,944 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1981 Triumph Dolomite52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEU 138W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 19,944 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 17,945 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 17,944 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 15,732 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 14,682 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 14,392 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 14,075 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 13,638 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 13,227 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 12,957 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 12,703 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 12,622 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 12,168 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 12,168 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 11,623 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 11,113 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 10,435 miles

brake load valve oily ?

Fail 16 Jul 2007 9,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 9,915 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 9,080 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 9,080 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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EEU 138W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite in Brown with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 52,986 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 EEU 138W, 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 45 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EEU 138W registered?

EEU 138W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 7 April 1981.

Is EEU 138W safe to buy?

The MOT history for EEU 138W shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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