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KNC 345V

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,909 mi
Last recorded64,909 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNC 345V
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 64,909 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 64,878 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 64,847 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 64,847 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 64,715 miles

Nearside Front rack end slight play

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front steering rack end

Fail 4 Jan 2017 64,715 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Direction indicators not working and the rear (1.4.A.2c)

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake pipe broken hose to pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested and offside lamps not working (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts hose to caliper (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front rack end slight play

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front steering rack end

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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KNC 345V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KNC 345V, 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 KNC 345V registered?

KNC 345V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 2 April 1980.

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The MOT history for KNC 345V shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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