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NNO 784V

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Orange Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

59,495 mi
Last recorded59,495 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNNO 784V
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 59,495 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 59,495 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 59,483 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 59,483 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 59,416 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 59,308 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 59,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jun 2019 59,184 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jun 2018 58,890 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 58,890 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 58,612 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 58,507 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jun 2016 58,507 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jun 2015 58,191 miles

all flexible brake hoses aged

nearside headlamp dull

Fail 15 Jun 2015 58,191 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all flexible brake hoses aged

nearside headlamp dull

Pass 16 Jun 2014 58,096 miles

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

poor beam image from n/s/f head lamp.

tread depths: n/s/f on 5.5mm, o/s/f on 6mm, both rear on 6mm.

tyre size: 155/80/13 79T.

Fail 16 Jun 2014 58,096 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

poor beam image from n/s/f head lamp.

tread depths: n/s/f on 5.5mm, o/s/f on 6mm, both rear on 6mm.

tyre size: 155/80/13 79T.

Pass 1 Jul 2013 57,919 miles

o/s/r fog light not working.

tread depths: all four on 6mm.

tyre size: 155/80/13 79T.

Pass 25 Jun 2012 57,191 miles

tread depths: all four on 6.5mm.

tyre size: 155/80/13 79T.

Pass 27 Jun 2011 57,073 miles

front screen starting to de laminate, imbalance to rear brakes - improved with use, tyre tread depths; all at 7.0mm, 155/80/13 79t

Pass 1 Jul 2010 56,726 miles

front screen starting to de laminate, corrosion forming to o/s/r metal brake pipe, slight engine and gearbox oil leaks, both steering rack gaitors in poor condition,

tyre tread depths; all at 7.0mm, 155/80/13 79t, imbalance to front brakes at 15% - improved with use

Pass 31 Jul 2009 56,460 miles

slight imbalance to rear brakes, engine and gear5box oil leaks, tyre tread depths; all 7.0mm, 155/80/13t

Pass 10 Jul 2008 56,093 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre Depth, offside front 8mm, nearside 9mm, offside rear 8mm, nearside rear 8mm

Tyre Size is 1558013 T Rated

Pass 3 Aug 2007 55,635 miles

TYRES 15580R13T n/s/f 7.0mm o/s/f 8.0mm both rear 4.0mm and perishing slightly in tread

brake pedal anti slip rubber wearing smooth slightly, rear seat lower cushion insecure to body of car

various small dents and scratches to car, oil on lower engine, gearbox and slightly on rear differential, slight play in n/s track rod end, slight play in steering rack, some surface corrosion on front chassis rails

Fail 3 Aug 2007 55,635 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

TYRES 15580R13T n/s/f 7.0mm o/s/f 8.0mm both rear 4.0mm and perishing slightly in tread

brake pedal anti slip rubber wearing smooth slightly, rear seat lower cushion insecure to body of car

various small dents and scratches to car, oil on lower engine, gearbox and slightly on rear differential, slight play in n/s track rod end, slight play in steering rack, some surface corrosion on front chassis rails

Pass 3 Aug 2006 55,451 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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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NNO 784V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Orange with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NNO 784V, 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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NNO 784V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 April 1980.

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