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JDV 826V

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Maroon Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

64,971 mi
Last recorded64,971 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDV 826V
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 64,971 miles

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

Central Rear Upper view mirror missing

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 63,848 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Lower steering shaft slight play

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Nov 2016 63,848 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Lower steering shaft slight play

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Aug 2015 62,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 62,650 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 62,637 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2011 62,498 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 62,496 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

noise in n/s/r drum

Pass 28 May 2008 61,842 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 61,763 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine emissions just inside ppm limits

n/s handbrake just inside limits

Fail 24 Mar 2006 61,762 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Corrosion behind nsr wheel †

Front crank seal leaking (slight)

Gearbox rear pinion seal leaking

Heater hose water leak (seep)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Osf hub seal leaking grease

Osf top ball joint boot split

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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JDV 826V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Maroon with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 JDV 826V, 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 JDV 826V registered?

JDV 826V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 24 March 1980.

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