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ERN 990W

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Brown Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

92,051 mi
Last recorded92,051 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERN 990W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 92,051 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 91,985 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 91,809 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 90,574 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 90,232 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 90,156 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced Front sub-frame corroded through at nearside rear mounting. (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 89,732 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 89,323 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 89,290 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside parking brake reading is slightly down

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 89,196 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 89,103 miles

Offside front metal brake pipe corroding (to flexible hose)

Offside front shock absorber bushes starting to break up

Oil on rear flexible brake hose

Fail 4 Nov 2011 89,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front metal brake pipe corroding (to flexible hose)

Offside front shock absorber bushes starting to break up

Oil on rear flexible brake hose

Pass 4 Nov 2010 86,718 miles

Corrosion forming on and around suspension componants front and rear.

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front and rear underbody non loadbearing panels corroding close to prescribed areas.

Pass 2 Nov 2009 82,517 miles

Corrosion forming close to prescribed areas front and rear.

Pass 23 Oct 2008 78,939 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 78,939 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 75,527 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2007 75,514 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 72,546 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 72,546 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 69,476 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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ERN 990W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Brown with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ERN 990W, 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 ERN 990W registered?

ERN 990W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 25 September 1980.

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