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JRA 809V

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2020
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,460 mi
Last recorded72,460 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRA 809V
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 72,460 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 72,460 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings excess play (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

steering operation heavy

Pass 9 Feb 2018 72,162 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 72,162 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 71,506 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 71,502 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 70,879 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing inner seal leaking

Fail 30 Dec 2015 70,876 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing inner seal leaking

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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JRA 809V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JRA 809V, 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 JRA 809V registered?

JRA 809V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 16 June 1980.

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