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GTO 681V

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,463 mi
Last recorded97,463 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTO 681V
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 97,463 miles

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

boot floor holed under fuel tank

brake pipes slight corrosion in places

floors and outer sills HEAVILY undersealed

lots of handbrake travel

rear brakes 30% imbalanced

Fail 26 Jan 2012 97,463 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

boot floor holed under fuel tank

brake pipes slight corrosion in places

floors and outer sills HEAVILY undersealed

lots of handbrake travel

rear brakes 30% imbalanced

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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GTO 681V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GTO 681V, 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 GTO 681V registered?

GTO 681V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 February 1980.

Is GTO 681V safe to buy?

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