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PAC 501W

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,986 mi
Last recorded88,986 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2007
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAC 501W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2007 88,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 86,396 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 86,323 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

exhaust pipe rear has been bent fouling handbrake fixing.

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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PAC 501W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PAC 501W, 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 PAC 501W registered?

PAC 501W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 30 September 1980.

Is PAC 501W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAC 501W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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