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FMH 629V

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Brown Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

18,539 mi
Last recorded18,539 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMH 629V
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 18,539 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 18,486 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 18,485 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 17,777 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 16,947 miles

Oil leak

rear axle box oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2015 16,946 miles

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

Oil leak

rear axle box oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2014 15,517 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 15,516 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 14,927 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 13,198 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 11,937 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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FMH 629V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Brown with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FMH 629V, 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 FMH 629V registered?

FMH 629V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 17 June 1980.

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