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MPF 848W

1981 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,136 mi
Last recorded76,136 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 1981 Triumph Dolomite52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPF 848W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 76,136 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 70,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 61,127 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Apr 2018 59,748 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Apr 2018 59,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 56,782 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 47,323 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 47,323 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2015 47,019 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 40,439 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 39,845 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 39,550 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 39,550 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 39,549 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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MPF 848W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 MPF 848W, 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 MPF 848W registered?

MPF 848W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 8 January 1981.

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