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FCF 950V

1980 Triumph Dolomite

White Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,710 mi
Last recorded72,710 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCF 950V
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 72,710 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 72,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 May 2014 72,381 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 72,141 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 72,140 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

track rod end touching offside bottom suspension arm onright hand full lock

Pass 12 Mar 2010 71,821 miles

small corrosion in nearside front wheel arch

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 71,561 miles

Oil leak

moderate wear n/s and o/s steering rack ends

n/s and o/s tie-bar front bush,s worn

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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FCF 950V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FCF 950V, 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 FCF 950V registered?

FCF 950V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 13 June 1980.

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