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PLJ 227W

1981 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

81,679 mi
Last recorded81,679 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1981 Triumph Dolomite52,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLJ 227W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 81,679 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2017 81,679 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2016 80,360 miles

Inner rack joints have play

Pass 11 May 2015 78,180 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 May 2014 74,687 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 May 2013 71,421 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 68,079 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

windsceen damage

Pass 7 May 2011 67,503 miles

slight play in steering rack

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

Pass 8 May 2010 61,661 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 May 2009 54,554 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 46,724 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 37,875 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 37,169 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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PLJ 227W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 PLJ 227W, 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 PLJ 227W registered?

PLJ 227W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 26 June 1981.

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