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KDG 14V

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Orange Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,784 mi
Last recorded72,784 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDG 14V
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2022 72,784 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 70,729 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 67,694 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 64,087 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 60,820 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 57,214 miles

Oil leak ()

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Nov 2016 57,214 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2015 53,350 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 48,998 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 46,178 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 44,281 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 40,959 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 40,959 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 35,913 miles

exhaust mountings perished

Fail 10 Jun 2010 35,913 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust mountings perished

Pass 26 Jun 2009 30,834 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 30,794 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 28,343 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 28,343 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2005 25,558 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 25,558 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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KDG 14V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Orange with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KDG 14V, 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 KDG 14V registered?

KDG 14V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 11 March 1980.

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