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LMV 172W

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Green Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,551 mi
Last recorded67,551 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMV 172W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 67,551 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake servo pipe cracking / perished at manifold union

Fail 2 Dec 2020 67,551 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Adjusted CO to 3.8% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive adjusted with CO (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake servo pipe cracking / perished at manifold union

Pass 21 Nov 2019 66,879 miles

Slight exhaust manifold blow

Pass 23 Nov 2018 65,992 miles

centre prop mount worn.. slight manifold blow

Pass 25 Nov 2017 65,188 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 25 Nov 2017 65,188 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 24 Jul 2017 65,186 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 11 Sep 2015 64,979 miles

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

n/s/f outer sill corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2015 64,979 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both n/s and o/s (1.1.A.3f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both n/s and o/s (1.1.A.3f)

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

n/s/f outer sill corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2014 64,951 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 64,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 6 Aug 2013 64,897 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 7 Aug 2012 62,784 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrossion to front wing to sill nearside

engine missfire !!

slight play to neartside inner steering rack arm

Pass 5 Jul 2011 62,775 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 61,912 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

asked customer to remove sun visor from top of front screen

Pass 20 Nov 2008 58,452 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2007 55,431 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 55,428 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak from rear dif

rear petrol hose in poor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2006 54,484 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 54,482 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering column damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 53,445 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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LMV 172W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Green with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LMV 172W, 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 LMV 172W registered?

LMV 172W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 20 August 1980.

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