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OAC 54W

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,984 mi
Last recorded72,984 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAC 54W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 72,984 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 72,219 miles

slight play in o/s/f steering rack

Pass 27 Aug 2015 69,276 miles

rust to o/s floor area

Pass 12 Aug 2014 66,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f sub frame mounting worn

o/s/f steering rack slight play

Pass 14 Aug 2013 63,132 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 62,027 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake warning light on

Fail 27 Jul 2012 62,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery insecure

brake warning light on

exhaust hard on body

Pass 22 Jul 2011 61,340 miles

water leak onengine --under side heavily undersealed but appears sound----o/s/r brake binding slightly--wiring loom fouling steering shaft

Fail 15 Jul 2011 61,330 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

water leak onengine --under side heavily undersealed but appears sound----o/s/r brake binding slightly--wiring loom fouling steering shaft

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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OAC 54W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 OAC 54W, 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 OAC 54W registered?

OAC 54W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is OAC 54W safe to buy?

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