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GPN 975V

1980 Triumph Dolomite

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

87,085 mi
Last recorded87,085 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPN 975V
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 87,085 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 86,452 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 86,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 83,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 78,903 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 78,697 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 78,372 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

severice brake efficiency just met

Fail 31 Dec 2014 78,372 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Sep 2012 78,351 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

differerential damp

heavy perishing rear tyres

slight damage exhaust

slight play front wheel bearings

vehicle undersealed including pipes and springs

Pass 18 Aug 2011 76,682 miles

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

Slight play in n/s/f rack end

Fail 27 Apr 2011 76,674 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside front outer sill corroded none prescribed area

offside front chassis corroded none prescribed area

Pass 14 Jul 2008 76,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 76,353 miles

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 75,248 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 75,243 miles

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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GPN 975V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 GPN 975V, 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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GPN 975V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 27 February 1980.

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