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HNT 353V

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Orange Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,815 mi
Last recorded96,815 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2006
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNT 353V
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2006 96,815 miles

offside steering stiff when jacked up

Fail 8 Jun 2006 96,811 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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HNT 353V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Orange with a 1,296cc 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 HNT 353V, 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 HNT 353V registered?

HNT 353V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 8 May 1980.

Is HNT 353V safe to buy?

The MOT history for HNT 353V shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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