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MFJ 215W

1980 Triumph Dolomite

White Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

28,236 mi
Last recorded28,236 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMFJ 215W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 28,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 28,224 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability of front subframe (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 27,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Through inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 27,365 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Through inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 26,290 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 26,289 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 25,348 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 24,462 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 24,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 23,508 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 22,475 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 21,839 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 21,839 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 20,620 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 19,597 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 18,694 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 18,194 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 17,504 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 17,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 16,688 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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MFJ 215W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in White with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MFJ 215W, 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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MFJ 215W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 22 September 1980.

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