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MVM 124W

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Brown Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

8,222 mi
Last recorded8,222 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVM 124W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2014 8,222 miles

General upper body corrosion in various places

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 11 Mar 2014 8,222 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

General upper body corrosion in various places

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Jul 2012 6,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 5,528 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 5,528 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 4,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s A pillar and jacking point corroded

o/s/f tyre sidewall perished and split

slight roughness in n/s/f wheel bearing

underbody heavily greased and undersealed

Pass 29 Sep 2006 99,732 miles

Play in lower steering column bush.Handbrake travel requires adjusting.Handbrake effort lazy o/s but pulling enough effort overall.

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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MVM 124W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Brown with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MVM 124W, 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 MVM 124W registered?

MVM 124W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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