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HKG 589W

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

27,556 mi
Last recorded27,556 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKG 589W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 27,556 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 27,556 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 27,446 miles

Corrosion to rear wheel arches

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 27,343 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower boot perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear wheel arches corroded

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Oct 2020 27,234 miles

rear wheel arches rusty and slight rust under side of vehicle

Fail 21 Oct 2020 27,234 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear wheel arches rusty and slight rust under side of vehicle

Pass 17 Oct 2019 27,071 miles

Corrosion to rear wheel arches

Fail 15 Oct 2019 27,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Corrosion to rear wheel arches

Pass 16 Oct 2018 26,713 miles

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion in nearside sill panel at rear

Corrosion in offside front lower wing panel

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion in offside rear shock absorber outer casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 26,713 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion in nearside sill panel at rear

Corrosion in offside front lower wing panel

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion in offside rear shock absorber outer casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 26,212 miles

coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 25,616 miles

coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 25,616 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 25,346 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear all (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Corrosion in offside rear inner wheel arch

Slight play in nearside steering rack tie rod ball joint

Pass 20 Oct 2014 25,025 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 25,025 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 24,818 miles

Corrosion in offside rear inner wheel arch

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 24,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight corrosion in centre exhaust section

Slight cracking in centre and rear rubber exhaust mountings

Pass 25 Oct 2011 24,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 24,293 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 Oct 2010 24,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Oct 2009 24,032 miles

slight cracking to tyre walls on all tyres

Fail 23 Oct 2009 24,032 miles

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

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

slight cracking to tyre walls on all tyres

Pass 29 Oct 2008 23,814 miles

Offside and nearside front top ball joint boots split

slight wear in offside and nearside steering rack

Fail 24 Oct 2007 23,445 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside and nearside front top ball joint boots split

Pass 24 Oct 2007 23,445 miles

offside and nearside front top ball joint boots split

Pass 26 Oct 2006 22,981 miles

offside and nearside front top suspension arm ball joint boots split

slight play in lower steering colum bush

Fail 26 Oct 2006 22,981 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

offside and nearside front top suspension arm ball joint boots split

slight play in lower steering colum bush

Fail 6 Oct 2005 22,703 miles

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

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

corrosion in offside and nearside rear outer wheel arches

Pass 6 Oct 2005 22,703 miles

corrosion in offside and nearside rear outer wheel arches

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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HKG 589W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 HKG 589W, 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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HKG 589W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 November 1980.

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