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GYM 510W

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

56,749 mi
Last recorded56,749 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYM 510W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 56,749 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 56,749 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 56,736 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability clamp missing. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering column universal joint deformed to the extent that steering is affected lower column lower u/v jiont excessive play. (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

brake fluid level low

o/s and n/s rear upper axle control arm bushes worn.

Pass 5 Jun 2017 55,977 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 55,939 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 May 2016 54,932 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 53,915 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 52,677 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 51,787 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 50,671 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 49,973 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 48,808 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 48,808 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 45,088 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 41,205 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006
Pass 26 May 2005 39,531 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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GYM 510W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Red 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 GYM 510W, 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 GYM 510W registered?

GYM 510W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 18 August 1980.

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The MOT history for GYM 510W shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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