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RPV 730W

1981 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,260 mi
Last recorded64,260 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2008
Typical for 1981 Triumph Dolomite52,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPV 730W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2008 64,260 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 64,260 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 63,020 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 61,215 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

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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RPV 730W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RPV 730W, 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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What year was RPV 730W registered?

RPV 730W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 25 March 1981.

Is RPV 730W safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPV 730W shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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