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LFJ 774W

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

93,071 mi
Last recorded93,071 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFJ 774W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 93,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 93,071 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 92,338 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2016 91,182 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 91,182 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Steering colume lower bush worn

Pass 18 Aug 2015 89,529 miles

prop shaft center bearing worn

Pass 5 Aug 2014 88,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

various underbody corriosion

Fail 5 Aug 2014 88,674 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

various underbody corriosion

Pass 12 Aug 2013 87,690 miles

Both front tyres persished

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 87,246 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 87,238 miles

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

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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 85,608 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Jul 2010 84,541 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 84,533 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 83,235 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 82,594 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 82,567 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 82,562 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 82,562 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 80,637 miles

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

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

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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LFJ 774W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LFJ 774W, 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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LFJ 774W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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