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LLJ 71W

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

24,305 mi
Last recorded24,305 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLLJ 71W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 24,305 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Under vehicle general surface corrosion

Fail 20 Sep 2017 24,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Under vehicle general surface corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2016 22,609 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2015 20,678 miles

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Fail 4 Sep 2015 20,674 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/chassis (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Fail 29 Jul 2015 20,647 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 19,307 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 19,307 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 19,285 miles

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 11 May 2013 17,438 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 14,292 miles

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

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

nearside front to rear sill areas slightly corroded and repaired

nearside rear inner sill corroded

offside front to rear sill areas slightly corroded and repaired

Pass 9 Jun 2011 9,775 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 7,456 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 7,422 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 3,174 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 96,140 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 95,895 miles

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

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

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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LLJ 71W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LLJ 71W, 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 LLJ 71W registered?

LLJ 71W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 16 September 1980.

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