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MHA 447V

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

35,236 mi
Last recorded35,236 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMHA 447V
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 35,236 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight oil leak from n/s/r hub seal

under vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Aug 2018 34,948 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

gearbox oil leak

heavily undersealed underneath

Fail 20 Aug 2018 34,941 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

heavily undersealed underneath

Pass 21 Aug 2017 34,969 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 34,389 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 34,382 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold bolt loose&leaking (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported pipes across rear axle rubbing on floor&also rubbing together (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2016 33,662 miles

Some body corrosion visible

Pass 1 Aug 2014 32,776 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 31,682 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 31,682 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 27,010 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 20,009 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 14,759 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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MHA 447V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MHA 447V, 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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MHA 447V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 15 April 1980.

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