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NOD 528W

1981 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,901 mi
Last recorded91,901 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 1981 Triumph Dolomite52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOD 528W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 91,901 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured engine bay (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 91,901 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

o/s/f inner sill

Pass 25 Jan 2021 92,173 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 91,477 miles

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

surface corrosion on jacking points

Pass 30 Oct 2018 89,229 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 89,221 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 87,210 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 83,185 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 79,383 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2013 76,606 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 74,528 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 70,989 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 68,274 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 64,821 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 64,800 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 63,625 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 63,625 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 59,285 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 57,882 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 57,881 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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NOD 528W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 NOD 528W, 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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NOD 528W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 2 February 1981.

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