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HCV 161W

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Brown Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

75,531 mi
Last recorded75,531 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCV 161W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 75,531 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 75,043 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 74,120 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 73,335 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 72,631 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 72,333 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 72,076 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 71,864 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 70,849 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 69,935 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 69,935 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 69,032 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 67,982 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2014 67,063 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 66,050 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2012 64,993 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 63,749 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 62,882 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 61,757 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 60,650 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 59,655 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 59,055 miles

Advise,O/S/R boot floor corroded.

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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HCV 161W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Brown with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 HCV 161W, 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 HCV 161W registered?

HCV 161W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 26 September 1980.

Is HCV 161W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCV 161W shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HCV 161W have outstanding finance?

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