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PLX 192W

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Brown Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,138 mi
Last recorded78,138 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLX 192W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 78,138 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 78,132 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 77,782 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 77,782 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 77,265 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 77,265 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Oct 2010 76,803 miles

nearside rear fog lamp not working

Fail 18 Oct 2010 76,803 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear fog lamp not working

offside rear outer sill corner area surface corroded and weak

Fail 13 Oct 2009 76,167 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

offside rear outer sill corroded and weak

surface corrosion both sides outer sills and floor pan

Pass 13 Oct 2009 76,167 miles

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

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

offside rear outer sill corroded and weak

surface corrosion both sides outer sills and floor pan

Pass 15 Oct 2008 75,457 miles

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

oil leak from gearbox rear seal

surface corrosion both sides outer sills

Fail 14 Oct 2008 75,457 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

oil leak from gearbox rear seal

surface corrosion both sides outer sills

Pass 18 Oct 2007 74,564 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 74,564 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

off side engine mtg broken causing excess sretch on fuel lines

Fail 17 Oct 2006 73,639 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

clutch worn and slipping excessively

Pass 17 Oct 2006 73,639 miles

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

clutch worn and slipping excessively

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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PLX 192W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Brown with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PLX 192W, 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 PLX 192W registered?

PLX 192W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 4 November 1980.

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