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KDU 968V

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

53,515 mi
Last recorded53,515 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2009
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDU 968V
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2009 53,515 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to n/s front outer sill panel outside a prescribed area

drivers seat slightly loose

o/s rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lighly by hand. not required to be fitted first used on or after 1 april 1980

rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

slight play at n/s front steering rack

slight play at o/s front steering rack

Fail 23 Nov 2009 53,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

drivers seat slightly loose

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to n/s front outer sill panel outside a prescribed area

o/s rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lighly by hand. not required to be fitted first used on or after 1 april 1980

rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

slight play at n/s front steering rack

slight play at o/s front steering rack

Pass 11 Aug 2008 48,850 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 48,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 43,881 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 43,806 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 39,275 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 39,252 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 3 Aug 2005 34,845 miles

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

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

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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KDU 968V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KDU 968V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KDU 968V registered?

KDU 968V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 11 January 1980.

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