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GCE 636W

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

43,617 mi
Last recorded43,617 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCE 636W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 43,617 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer box section (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 43,609 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer box section (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 41,937 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 41,923 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 38,975 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 37,999 miles

Offside Front hub has slight play

Pass 4 Mar 2019 34,755 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 32,280 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 30,983 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 30,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 30,957 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Air horns fitted in place of standard horn

clutch master cyl leaking in vehicle

Pass 9 Mar 2016 30,198 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 30,174 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 29,475 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 28,966 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 26,752 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 23,754 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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GCE 636W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GCE 636W, 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 GCE 636W registered?

GCE 636W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 11 September 1980.

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