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MAR 239V

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,006 mi
Last recorded78,006 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2006
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAR 239V
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2006 78,006 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2006 77,749 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

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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MAR 239V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MAR 239V, 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 MAR 239V registered?

MAR 239V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 21 March 1980.

Is MAR 239V safe to buy?

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