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PLK 239W

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Green Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

25,457 mi
Last recorded25,457 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLK 239W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 25,457 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 25,060 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 24,681 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 24,366 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 23,335 miles

offside front tyre 2mm inner edge

rear tyres 2mm outer edge

Fail 7 Sep 2021 23,334 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp horn (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre 2mm inner edge

rear tyres 2mm outer edge

Pass 20 Feb 2020 23,013 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 20,323 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 19,667 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 16,620 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 16,326 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 12,733 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 12,053 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Aug 2010 12,017 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 23 Jul 2009 11,933 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 11,811 miles

Nearside front brake binding

Pass 6 Jul 2007 11,357 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 11,357 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 10,626 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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PLK 239W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Green with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 PLK 239W, 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 PLK 239W registered?

PLK 239W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 3 October 1980.

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