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HOK 827W

1981 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

18,942 mi
Last recorded18,942 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 1981 Triumph Dolomite52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOK 827W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 18,942 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Aug 2022 18,839 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Aug 2021 18,326 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Sep 2020 17,963 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 17,514 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 17,091 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 16,672 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 16,672 miles

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

Nearside Inner spot light n/w

Offside Inner spot light n/w

Slight movement in steering wheel when testing lock to lock

Pass 17 Aug 2016 16,123 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 16,123 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 15,763 miles

Centre Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing slightly worn (2.4.G.4d)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 15,241 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 15,241 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 14,581 miles

clicking noise from n/s/r back plate when hand brake pulled

n/s/r back plate damp

slight play in n/s steering rack inner ball joint

Pass 13 Aug 2012 14,228 miles

n/s/r back plate damp

o/s/r brake clicking when hand brake used

Pass 31 Aug 2011 13,747 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 13,747 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

steering rack has play when jacked up

Pass 10 Aug 2010 12,798 miles

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

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

oil leaks from engine,gearbox and rear diff

Fail 9 Aug 2010 12,796 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

oil leaks from engine,gearbox and rear diff

Pass 19 Aug 2009 11,865 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre edges worn low.

Fail 18 Aug 2009 11,843 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre edges worn low.

Pass 19 Aug 2008 11,052 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre starting to wear low.

offside front tyre worn low.

slight movement in offside steering rack arm.

Fail 18 Aug 2008 11,052 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre starting to wear low.

offside front tyre worn low.

slight movement in offside steering rack arm.

Pass 23 Aug 2007 10,139 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 9,483 miles

front subframe bushes starting to split

play in steering rack arms

rear axle torque reaction arms rubber bushes splitting

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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HOK 827W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 52,986 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 HOK 827W, 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 45 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HOK 827W registered?

HOK 827W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 16 January 1981.

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