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OBH 523V

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Black Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

35,283 mi
Last recorded35,283 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBH 523V
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 35,283 miles

underside of vehicle painted welding masked and heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Jun 2018 35,013 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 34,511 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 33,107 miles

Nearside Front wheel as slight play

Nearside Rear sill showing corrsion

repairs carried out and masked with underseal

Pass 3 Jun 2015 31,731 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 30,541 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 30,244 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 30,239 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 30,194 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2011 30,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 29,490 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 29,481 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 25,755 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 19,958 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 12,231 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2006 8,106 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 8,106 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 4,607 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2005 4,607 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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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OBH 523V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Black with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OBH 523V, 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 OBH 523V registered?

OBH 523V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 2 June 1980.

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The MOT history for OBH 523V shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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