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LKN 10W

1980 Triumph Dolomite

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

84,115 mi
Last recorded84,115 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKN 10W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 84,115 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 82,974 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 81,943 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in inner track rod ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play in inner track rod ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 81,875 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight movement in rack mounts also ()

Under body has slight corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2019 81,405 miles

oil leaks

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 7 Mar 2018 80,846 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 80,364 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 80,352 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 23 Apr 2016 80,030 miles

oil leaks

front wipers poor

slight play in nearside front hub assembly

underside of vehicle starting to corrode in places

Pass 25 Apr 2015 79,435 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2014 78,933 miles

travel on footbrake

slight oil leaks

Fail 26 Apr 2014 78,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight oil leaks

Pass 10 Apr 2013 102,743 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 75,904 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 75,904 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 67,528 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 66,927 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 64,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 64,025 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 64,023 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 63,718 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 63,718 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 63,114 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 62,306 miles

Top ball joint gaiters split †o/s engine mounting starting to split †

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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LKN 10W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LKN 10W, 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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LKN 10W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 25 September 1980.

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