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HED 143V

1980 Triumph Dolomite

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,633 mi
Last recorded98,633 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHED 143V
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 98,633 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 98,490 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 98,392 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front removable transmission tunnel corroded but not structural.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in steering rack mountings (2.3 (a) (i))

both outer sills have been under sealed.

extensive welding repairs to under body, appeared efficient at test.

several under body sections 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at test.

Fail 28 Jul 2018 98,388 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front removable transmission tunnel corroded but not structural.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in steering rack mountings (2.3 (a) (i))

both outer sills have been under sealed.

extensive welding repairs to under body, appeared efficient at test.

several under body sections 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at test.

Pass 20 Sep 2016 98,361 miles

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

brake & clutch pedal rubbers are worn

nearside & offside front inner sills are corroded & thin

Fail 6 Sep 2016 98,360 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

brake & clutch pedal rubbers are worn

nearside & offside front inner sills are corroded & thin

Pass 3 Sep 2010 98,202 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2010 98,200 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2009 98,161 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2009 98,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2008 98,069 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2007 97,959 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 97,956 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 97,697 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 97,695 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f floor holed in 2 places, not in prescribed area. †both rear tyres cracking down treads.

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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HED 143V 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 60%.

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 HED 143V, 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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HED 143V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 27 February 1980.

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