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SWC 632W

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Orange Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

61,410 mi
Last recorded61,410 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWC 632W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2014 61,410 miles

front floors corroding

Pass 17 Dec 2013 61,002 miles

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 Dec 2013 60,986 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Dec 2012 60,346 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 59,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 58,828 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 58,336 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 57,365 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 56,426 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 55,459 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 154,126 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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SWC 632W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Orange with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 SWC 632W, 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 SWC 632W registered?

SWC 632W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 21 November 1980.

Is SWC 632W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWC 632W shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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