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GOV 682W

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

89,088 mi
Last recorded89,088 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOV 682W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 89,088 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 89,088 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 88,956 miles

slight play in inner steering rack ball joints

Fail 8 Sep 2021 88,956 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

hazards not working

slight play in inner steering rack ball joints

Pass 12 Jul 2019 88,640 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 88,639 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 88,175 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 87,470 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 86,780 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 86,780 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 85,870 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 85,870 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 84,981 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 84,356 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 84,356 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 83,620 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 83,614 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 82,578 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 82,578 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 80,415 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 79,513 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 78,524 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 78,524 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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GOV 682W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 GOV 682W, 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 GOV 682W registered?

GOV 682W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 26 September 1980.

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