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FMR 329W

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,627 mi
Last recorded88,627 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMR 329W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 88,627 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/r door outer skin corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2012 88,627 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r door outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2011 31,012 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 87,691 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 87,687 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2006 87,429 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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FMR 329W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FMR 329W, 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 FMR 329W registered?

FMR 329W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 20 October 1980.

Is FMR 329W safe to buy?

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