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LHH 253W

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,146 mi
Last recorded50,146 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHH 253W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 50,146 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 49,640 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 47,340 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 47,339 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 May 2017 47,063 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 44,675 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 44,419 miles

Exhaust bobbin mounting broken on rear exhaust pipe

Exhaust knocking against boot floor and rear seat bottom panel

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2014 44,402 miles

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

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust bobbin mounting broken on rear exhaust pipe

Exhaust knocking against boot floor and rear seat bottom panel

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2013 43,849 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 43,581 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 43,422 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 42,790 miles

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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LHH 253W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LHH 253W, 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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What year was LHH 253W registered?

LHH 253W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is LHH 253W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LHH 253W shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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