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NNE 418W

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

12,827 mi
Last recorded12,827 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNNE 418W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 12,827 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 6,689 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 971 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 95,839 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 90,457 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 86,059 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 82,659 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 82,497 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 82,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 81,837 miles

both front brake pipes starting to corrode

play in suspension bushes

slight brake inmbalance across rear axle

surface corrosion to: both inner sills, chassis rails and floor pans, suspension components

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Apr 2013 81,224 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 81,224 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 78,425 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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NNE 418W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NNE 418W, 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 NNE 418W registered?

NNE 418W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 December 1980.

Is NNE 418W safe to buy?

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