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RAR 791W

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

12,379 mi
Last recorded12,379 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAR 791W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 12,379 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 12,298 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 12,177 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 12,051 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 11,782 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 11,493 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 9,595 miles

patches of corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2014 9,595 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

patches of corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2010 8,429 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 5,603 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 5,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 4,593 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 4,551 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 3,664 miles

Nearside front brake pipe corroded, not excessively.

Steering rack play (both sides), not excessive.

Fail 3 Sep 2007 3,657 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2005 3,623 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 3,617 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Both side sills corroded, not excessive.

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 791W 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 70.6%.

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 RAR 791W, 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 791W registered?

RAR 791W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 September 1980.

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