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KJN 784V

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,640 mi
Last recorded94,640 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJN 784V
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 94,640 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 93,544 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 92,327 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2017 92,309 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Boot floor holed by corrosion not within a prescribed area

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside and Offside rear axle tie bar bushes worn

Offside rear inner arch corroding

Pass 11 Nov 2015 90,350 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 90,338 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 86,136 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 81,393 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 77,379 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 74,181 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 72,314 miles

boot floor corroded but not structural.

Pass 31 Mar 2008 71,981 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion to os/ns rear wheel arches

corrosion to os/ns sill and rear floor

nsf tyre at legal limmit

steering column lower bush has play

Pass 26 Mar 2007 71,406 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion to boot floor

corrosion to os ns sills

Fail 26 Mar 2007 71,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion to boot floor

corrosion to os ns sills

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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KJN 784V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 KJN 784V, 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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KJN 784V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 31 March 1980.

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