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FFG 335V

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Black Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,537 mi
Last recorded35,537 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFG 335V
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 35,537 miles

age crackig in nearside rear tyre,unable to see exposed cords.strongly recommend new tyre be fitted asap

different size tyres front to rear

Fail 13 Apr 2012 35,462 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

age crackig in nearside rear tyre,unable to see exposed cords.strongly recommend new tyre be fitted asap

different size tyres front to rear

Pass 8 Apr 2011 34,551 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion in both outer sills

Fail 30 Mar 2011 34,440 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion in both outer sills

Pass 30 Mar 2010 32,278 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

slight corrosion in vehicle generally

Pass 9 Apr 2009 28,630 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

corrosion in front crossmember

exhaust tail pipe in poor condition

steering flector in vey poor condition

Pass 23 Apr 2008 26,857 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

under side of car rusty

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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FFG 335V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Black 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 FFG 335V, 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 FFG 335V registered?

FFG 335V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 January 1980.

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The MOT history for FFG 335V shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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