MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,920 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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light switch wired back to front
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
light switch wired back to front
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Upper Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
drivers seat seat straps broken
o/s/f/ door check strap mossing
Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
drivers floor corodded outside prescribed area
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
drivers floor corodded outside prescribed area
slight play nearside front steering rack end
slight play offside front steering rack end
slight wear on inner edge nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
slight play nearside front steering rack end
slight play offside front steering rack end
slight wear on inner edge nearside front tyre
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Triumph Dolomite?
Based on 17,210 MOT tests across 2,188 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NGU 182W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 NGU 182W, 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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NGU 182W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 6 November 1980.
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