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OGU 349W

1981 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,155 mi
Last recorded85,155 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 1981 Triumph Dolomite52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGU 349W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 85,155 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 85,075 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 84,965 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 84,826 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 84,329 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 84,135 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 83,869 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 83,869 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 83,547 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 83,425 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 83,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 83,019 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 82,584 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 81,660 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2009 80,859 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 80,859 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 80,308 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 80,013 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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OGU 349W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OGU 349W, 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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What year was OGU 349W registered?

OGU 349W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 10 March 1981.

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