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KJD 773X

1981 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

73,507 mi
Last recorded73,507 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1981 Triumph Dolomite52,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJD 773X
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 73,507 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 73,469 miles

all tyres perished and in poor condition

Fail 9 May 2018 73,467 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Boot floor both sides (6.1.B.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake binding All (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

All tyres perished and in poor condition.

Pass 30 Jun 2015 73,133 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear boot floor excessivly corroded but not within a prescribed area

offside rear boot floor excessivly corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 24 Jun 2015 73,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear boot floor excessivly corroded but not within a prescribed area

offside rear boot floor excessivly corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 28 Sep 2012 72,875 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 72,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 72,866 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 72,594 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 72,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 72,304 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 72,304 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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KJD 773X is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KJD 773X, 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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What year was KJD 773X registered?

KJD 773X is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 November 1981.

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The MOT history for KJD 773X shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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