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PLK 248W

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,386 mi
Last recorded58,386 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLK 248W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2009 58,386 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 57,337 miles

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 52,216 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 46,575 miles

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

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 248W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 248W, 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 248W registered?

PLK 248W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 19 September 1980.

Is PLK 248W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLK 248W shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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