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GOG 768W

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Brown Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

57,165 mi
Last recorded57,165 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOG 768W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 57,165 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 57,165 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 56,302 miles

Nearside missing

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 54,735 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 53,329 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 52,060 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 51,129 miles

offside front jacking point holed

Pass 21 Jul 2014 49,613 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 47,779 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 45,033 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight bind n/s & o/s rear brakes

slight play o/s/f top ball joint

Fail 17 Jul 2012 45,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight bind n/s & o/s rear brakes

slight play o/s/f top ball joint

Pass 8 Jul 2011 41,941 miles

Exhaust tailpipe rubber perrishing

Horn may have intermittant fault

Lower effort- nearside rear hand and foot brakes. Recommend attention

Nearside front hub grease cap may be seeping?

Offside front lower ball joint rubber split

Possible intermittant rear fog light fault

Slight perrishing- fuel pump hose

Slight play- offside front upper ball joint and nearside front lower

Some brake pipes corroding, some previously greased- presume corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2010 37,735 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 37,732 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

all suspension components corrding

no nearside door mirror fitted

slight play in steering column

slight play steering rack inner joints

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Jul 2007 37,626 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 37,626 miles

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

both front wings damaged

both sills corroded

oil leak (wash down)

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 19 Jul 2006 37,422 miles

osf top ball joint gaiter split free play in steering rack

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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GOG 768W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Brown with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GOG 768W, 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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GOG 768W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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