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MGW 510W

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Green Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,327 mi
Last recorded56,327 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2010
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMGW 510W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2010 56,327 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

has corrosion in n/s/r boot floor not affecting accellerating or brakeing

o/s/r brake binding very slightiy

repair to n/s/f sill to floor

Fail 26 Mar 2010 56,327 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

has corrosion in n/s/r boot floor not affecting accellerating or brakeing

o/s/r brake binding very slightiy

repair to n/s/f sill to floor

Pass 26 Sep 2008 56,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 56,278 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear bumper insecure

both rear wings corroded on the bottom

front valancce badly corroded

n/s/r tyre looks low on pressure

Pass 5 Jul 2007 55,523 miles

both outer sills corroded but not within prescribed areas

Pass 20 Jun 2006 57,411 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

`osf` inner steering rack worn and tie rods and track ends corroded

`osr` trailing arm corroded

front and rear suspension bushes deteriated and ball joint gaitors split

front wiper blades poor condition

steering column lower bush worn

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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MGW 510W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Green with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 MGW 510W, 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 MGW 510W registered?

MGW 510W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 19 September 1980.

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The MOT history for MGW 510W shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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