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MCH 334W

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

98,234 mi
Last recorded98,234 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCH 334W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 98,234 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 98,154 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 98,118 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 97,867 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Various areas of corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Jan 2022 97,835 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Various areas of corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Jan 2021 97,762 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Various areas under vehicle corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2020 97,711 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 97,708 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 97,678 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 97,674 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 97,576 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 97,387 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 97,197 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 96,945 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Nov 2011 96,938 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

prop shaft centre bearing worn and weak

Pass 10 Apr 2009 96,749 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 96,610 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 96,602 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 96,397 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 96,233 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 96,238 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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MCH 334W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 MCH 334W, 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 MCH 334W registered?

MCH 334W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 26 September 1980.

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