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RNO 348W

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

10,341 mi
Last recorded10,341 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRNO 348W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 10,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both headlamps slightly loose

Fail 28 Jan 2013 10,298 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Feb 2012 8,971 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 1 Nov 2011 8,370 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 4,903 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 4,902 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 2,834 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 2,827 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 2,729 miles

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

steering and suspension worn,high hc and co emissions,oil leak,brake pipes coroded and geased.brake hoses perished.

Pass 14 Oct 2008 99,690 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 99,596 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 99,590 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 99,527 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 98,376 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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RNO 348W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RNO 348W, 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 RNO 348W registered?

RNO 348W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 7 August 1980.

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