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GOV 696W

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Brown Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,435 mi
Last recorded82,435 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGOV 696W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 82,435 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 82,435 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

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)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 79,773 miles

underbody has some corrosion & heavily undersealed in places

Fail 7 May 2008 79,749 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 77,763 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 75,293 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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GOV 696W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Brown with a 1,493cc 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 GOV 696W, 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 696W registered?

GOV 696W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 17 September 1980.

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