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JTA 7V

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

5,156 mi
Last recorded5,156 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTA 7V
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 5,156 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all brake pipes starting to corrode

boot floor corroded

door sills starting to corrode

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre close to limit

slight wear in nearside track rod end

slight wear in top steering column bush

tape over sharp edge offside front

welding to rear chassis and floor(undersealed)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 5,154 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre close to limit

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all brake pipes starting to corrode

door sills starting to corrode

nearside front brake binding slightly

slight wear in nearside track rod end

slight wear in top steering column bush

Pass 16 Jul 2009 42,876 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front brake imbalance close to limit

spare wheel well holed

vehicle body has corrosion in several places,not considered sharp or jagged at this time.

Fail 10 Jun 2009 42,876 miles

Nearside Front Subframe 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 Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

spare wheel well holed

Fail 16 Apr 2009 42,862 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

play in steering rack bush on off side

Pass 18 Mar 2008 41,810 miles

corrosion on boot floor

Fail 13 Mar 2008 41,802 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

corrosion on boot floor

Pass 19 Mar 2007 39,545 miles

Play in steering rack mountings.Surface corrosion on uder side of vehicle.Hand brake performancejust passible

Fail 14 Mar 2007 39,540 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack mounting rubbers.Surface corrosion on under side of vehicle.Hand brake performance just passible.Uneven tread wear on o/s/f tyre.

Pass 1 Mar 2006 37,922 miles

Rear suspension height low.Slight play in steering rack mountings.slight corrosion on under side of vehicle

Fail 1 Mar 2006 37,922 miles

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

Rear suspension height low .Play in steering rack mountings

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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JTA 7V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 JTA 7V, 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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JTA 7V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 19 April 1980.

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