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FOE 546V

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,766 mi
Last recorded23,766 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOE 546V
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 23,766 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 22,457 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 22,443 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings subframe mounting point (6.1.B.2)

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)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 22,321 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 27,306 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing to chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 22,004 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 20,701 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 19,483 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 19,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 18,327 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 17,271 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2008 14,903 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 13,805 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 12,864 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 12,858 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2005 11,648 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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FOE 546V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FOE 546V, 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 FOE 546V registered?

FOE 546V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 30 April 1980.

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The MOT history for FOE 546V shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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