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ROO 626W

1981 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,142 mi
Last recorded58,142 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 1981 Triumph Dolomite52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationROO 626W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 58,142 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 57,911 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 57,475 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 56,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 53,948 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 53,939 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 53,760 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front tyre worn on edges

under body of this vehicle heavily cover over

Fail 25 Mar 2014 53,751 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front tyre worn on edges

under body of this vehicle heavily cover over

Pass 28 Mar 2013 51,859 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 May 2012 49,734 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 49,734 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 43,579 miles

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

offside front sill slighly corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2010 38,797 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 38,791 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 34,836 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 34,836 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 33,840 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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ROO 626W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 52,986 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 ROO 626W, 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 45 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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ROO 626W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 10 April 1981.

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