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MPG 464W

1981 Triumph Dolomite

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

4,119 mi
Last recorded4,119 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 1981 Triumph Dolomite52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPG 464W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2011 4,119 miles

this car has been rebuilt extensively

Pass 9 Sep 2009 99,119 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 99,118 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 85,346 miles

both front discs starting to corrode

both front tyres inner edges worn

slight wear in steering rack

slight wear nearside front track rod end

sufrace corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 10 Jul 2008 103,944 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front discs starting to corrode

both front tyres inner edges worn

slight wear in steering rack

slight wear nearside front track rod end

sufrace corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 31 Jul 2007 81,186 miles

nsf track rod end boot split. floor pan corroded outwith prescribed area replacement sills welding covered with sealer

Fail 31 Jul 2007 81,186 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nsf track rod end boot split. floor corroded outwith prescribed area replacement sills welding covered unable to see welds

Pass 3 Jul 2006 74,046 miles

all steering and suspension showing age

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

oil leak

windscreen damage outside of swept area

Fail 7 Jun 2006 74,046 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

advise all tyre pressures low

advise battery

advise exhaust system is very corroded and has been previously repaired

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

windscreen damaged outside of swept area

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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MPG 464W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 MPG 464W, 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 MPG 464W registered?

MPG 464W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 13 August 1981.

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