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JKO 598V

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Green Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,517 mi
Last recorded78,517 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKO 598V
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 78,517 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear surface corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2019 75,276 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill has slight corrosion

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 68,233 miles

front brake binding.vehicle has been stood

Fail 5 Mar 2018 68,233 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake binding.vehicle has been stood

Pass 13 Oct 2014 66,192 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 65,826 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exaust pipe and drive shaft colliding

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front both sides suspension arms has slight play in ball joints

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Fuel cape seal is slightly worn

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Near sides front tyre walls slight scrufing

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear seat has no seat belts

Steering column bush has slight play

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 65,826 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exaust pipe and drive shaft colliding

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front both sides suspension arms has slight play in ball joints

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Fuel cape seal is slightly worn

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Near sides front tyre walls slight scrufing

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear seat has no seat belts

Steering column bush has slight play

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 65,792 miles

near side front tyre walls slight scrufing

rear seat has no seat belts

steering column bush to bulkhead slight play

Fail 20 Nov 2012 65,791 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

near side front tyre walls slight scrufing

rear seat has no seat belts

steering column bush to bulkhead slight play

Pass 10 Oct 2011 65,674 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 65,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 64,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front to rear brake pipes corroding

off side front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 24 Sep 2010 64,279 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroding

off side front wheel bearing slight play

Pass 3 Oct 2009 61,716 miles

near side rear axle stablizer link bar bushes cracking

Fail 6 Oct 2008 59,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exaust corroding and slight leak/both sides front bottom ball joints slight play/engine oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2008 59,209 miles

exaust corroding and slight leak/both sides front bottom ball joints slight play/engine oil leak

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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JKO 598V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Green with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JKO 598V, 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 JKO 598V registered?

JKO 598V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 2 May 1980.

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