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FJX 837W

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2016
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,831 mi
Last recorded1,831 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJX 837W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 1,831 miles

oil leek

Fail 16 Oct 2015 1,831 miles

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

oil leek

Pass 18 Oct 2014 8,736 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2014 8,736 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

front bumper insicure

Pass 19 Jul 2013 8,732 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both sides rear trailing arm bushs starting to split and wear

brake pipes starting to corrode

head lamp patterns getting poor

lower steering column bush worn

o/s outer sill starting to corrode

o/s/f outer sill corroded

o/s/r floor starting to corrode

slight oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2013 8,732 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

lower steering column bush worn

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both sides rear trailing arm bushs starting to split and wear

brake pipes starting to corrode

head lamp patterns getting poor

o/s outer sill starting to corrode

o/s/f outer sill corroded

o/s/r floor starting to corrode

slight oil leak

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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FJX 837W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FJX 837W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJX 837W registered?

FJX 837W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 21 August 1980.

Is FJX 837W safe to buy?

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