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RAR 779W

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

69,886 mi
Last recorded69,886 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAR 779W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 69,886 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 69,879 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 69,804 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 May 2016 69,804 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

oil leak

Fail 13 May 2015 69,778 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2015 69,778 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 69,499 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 69,499 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 69,397 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 69,325 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 69,104 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 68,810 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 68,810 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 68,579 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 68,258 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 67,910 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 67,626 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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RAR 779W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RAR 779W, 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 RAR 779W registered?

RAR 779W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 22 August 1980.

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