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JRX 71W

1981 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

55,956 mi
Last recorded55,956 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1981 Triumph Dolomite52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRX 71W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 55,956 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2025 55,956 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 55,338 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 54,526 miles

Nearside Front TYTRE PERISHED ON OUTER SIDEWALL

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 54,526 miles

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

Nearside Front TYTRE PERISHED ON OUTER SIDEWALL

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 54,241 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 53,738 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKING ON OUTER SIDEWALL

Fail 4 May 2021 53,738 miles

Exhaust system insecure CENTRE EXHASUT RUBBER HANGER SNAPPED (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking WHEEL CYLINDER (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKING ON OUTER SIDEWALL

Pass 2 Apr 2020 53,525 miles

SLIGHT BLOW ON FRONT EXHAUST DOWNPIPE

Pass 14 Aug 2018 53,306 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKING ON OUTER SIDEWALL

Fail 8 Aug 2018 53,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKING ON OUTER SIDEWALL

Pass 27 Jul 2017 53,106 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHING ON OUTER SIDEWALL

VEHICLE HAS HAD EXTENSIVE WELDING REPAIRS

Pass 5 Aug 2016 52,971 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DOWNPIPE NEXT TO GEARBOX (7.1.2)

VEHICLE IS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 7 Aug 2015 52,792 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

deterioration in nearside rear tyre

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Fail 3 Aug 2015 52,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

deterioration in nearside rear tyre

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 28 Jul 2014 52,061 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 52,061 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 52,056 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 52,056 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 52,033 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 52,033 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2011 51,389 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 51,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 51,317 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 50,431 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 50,421 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 49,523 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2008 49,523 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 24 May 2008 49,513 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 48,966 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 48,446 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 48,437 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

n/s/rear footbrake requires attension.

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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JRX 71W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 52,986 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 JRX 71W, 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 45 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JRX 71W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 February 1981.

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