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JCH 54V

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,583 mi
Last recorded49,583 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCH 54V
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 49,583 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front sub frame rubbers deteriorated

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

Pass 12 May 2025 49,426 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 49,426 miles

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 49,068 miles

Nearside Front steering rack boot deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2022 48,609 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 48,595 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 48,095 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 47,575 miles

Front tyres sidewalls both cracking slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2019 47,186 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 46,448 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking slightly

Pass 11 Sep 2017 45,261 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 43,377 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 42,013 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 41,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 41,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 40,507 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 39,711 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 39,054 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 37,830 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 37,223 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2009 37,058 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 36,218 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 35,721 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 35,054 miles

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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JCH 54V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 JCH 54V, 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 JCH 54V registered?

JCH 54V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 26 March 1980.

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