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PUS 461W

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Brown Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

93,754 mi
Last recorded93,754 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUS 461W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 93,754 miles

slight play in steering rack detected at steering wheel

Pass 26 Jul 2019 93,622 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 93,439 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 93,212 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 93,212 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 93,077 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 92,871 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 92,659 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 92,411 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 92,202 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 92,120 miles

all brake pipes have been greased unable to fully inspect

vehicle has been welded and heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Aug 2010 91,855 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 91,851 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 91,631 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 91,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 91,400 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 90,957 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 90,458 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 90,038 miles

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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PUS 461W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Brown with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PUS 461W, 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 PUS 461W registered?

PUS 461W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 13 August 1980.

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