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JLA 270V

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,766 mi
Last recorded25,766 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLA 270V
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 25,766 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 25,373 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 24,995 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

windscreen washers could be better

Pass 12 Jul 2016 24,410 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 23,701 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2014 23,110 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 23,097 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 23,095 miles

Lower Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 23,094 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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JLA 270V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 JLA 270V, 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 JLA 270V registered?

JLA 270V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 January 1980.

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