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RVX 895W

1980 Triumph Dolomite

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

69,850 mi
Last recorded69,850 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRVX 895W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 69,850 miles

Oil leak

corrosion at nearside front floor

corrosion at offside front floor and sill back

Fail 13 Oct 2014 69,847 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion at nearside front floor

corrosion at offside front floor and sill back

Pass 9 Oct 2013 63,918 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

corrosion at offside front floor and floor to sill

Fail 9 Oct 2013 63,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

corrosion at offside front floor and floor to sill

Pass 6 Nov 2012 62,383 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

battery unsecure

corrosion at nearside front floor to sill

Fail 5 Nov 2012 62,383 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery unsecure

corrosion at nearside front floor to sill

Fail 16 Oct 2012 62,380 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Gearbox mounting defective

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion at nearside floor to sill

corrosion at nearside front inner wing

corrosion at offside rear sill back

lower steering column bush worn

Pass 15 Oct 2011 59,409 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 59,409 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

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

O/s/f floor pan corroded and holed outside prescribed areas.

O/s/f inner sill cracked outside prescribed area. Nearside front and rear door bottoms corroded.

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Play in steering rack. O/s/f chassis corroded but not yet excessive.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 56,561 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 55,518 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 55,518 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 52,785 miles

Faint beam pattern from o/s/f headlamp.

N/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

N/s/r indicator connection suspect. Brake pedal rubber worn. O/s/f tyre starting to crack. Exhaust noisy when cold. Slight play in steering rack. O/s/r sill back corroded.

O/s/f chassis leg corroded. Handbrake lever travel. Front bulkhead corroded and holed.

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

N/s/f sill back corroded and holed, but not adversely affecting braking or steering.

Fail 18 Aug 2008 52,613 miles

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

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Faint beam pattern from o/s/f headlamp.

N/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

O/s/f chassis leg corroded. Handbrake lever travel. Front bulkhead corroded and holed.

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

N/s/f sill back corroded and holed, but not adversely affecting braking or steering.

Pass 1 Aug 2007 49,683 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 48,931 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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RVX 895W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 RVX 895W, 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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RVX 895W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 5 August 1980.

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