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KAP 6W

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,713 mi
Last recorded99,713 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAP 6W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 99,713 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 99,273 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 98,655 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 98,020 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 96,469 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 94,852 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 94,852 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 92,923 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 92,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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KAP 6W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KAP 6W, 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 KAP 6W registered?

KAP 6W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 September 1980.

Is KAP 6W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAP 6W shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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