MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,483 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
underside showing signs of corrosion/heavy undersealed
underside heavily undersealed
underside showing signs of corrosion
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
underside heavily undersealed
underside showing signs of corrosion
Offside front tyre perishing
all four tyres cracking but not showing cords
under body heavily undersealed
Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
near side front tyre is starting to get low on tread
offside rear inner sill is rusty
How Reliable is the Triumph Dolomite?
Based on 17,210 MOT tests across 2,188 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MFX 255W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite in White with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1981 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 52,986 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 MFX 255W, 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 45 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was MFX 255W registered?
MFX 255W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 January 1981.
Is MFX 255W safe to buy?
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