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MOD 144W

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,094 mi
Last recorded67,094 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOD 144W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 67,094 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 66,897 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 66,892 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Steering rack not properly attached 2 plain bolts holding rack in place (2 others are nylock) (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively Lack of reserve travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 66,832 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 66,524 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 66,182 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 66,092 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 65,121 miles

all springs starting to get rusty

Fail 29 Oct 2018 65,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all springs starting to get rusty

Pass 31 Oct 2017 64,597 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 63,794 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play steering rack arm (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play steering rack arm (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 63,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play steering rack arm (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play steering rack arm (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 62,681 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 61,536 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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MOD 144W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MOD 144W, 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 MOD 144W registered?

MOD 144W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 October 1980.

Is MOD 144W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MOD 144W shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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