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LHL 803W

1981 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,669 mi
Last recorded87,669 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 1981 Triumph Dolomite52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHL 803W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 87,669 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 87,193 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 87,142 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 87,000 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 86,733 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 86,275 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 86,005 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 85,957 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 85,952 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 85,685 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 85,685 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 85,133 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 85,133 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 84,158 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 83,271 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 83,271 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 81,104 miles

Slight play in steering rack offside

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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LHL 803W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 LHL 803W, 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 LHL 803W registered?

LHL 803W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 14 May 1981.

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The MOT history for LHL 803W shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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