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TFX 124X

1981 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

70,414 mi
Last recorded70,414 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 1981 Triumph Dolomite52,986 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFX 124X
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 70,414 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 68,104 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 68,074 miles

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking Brake Cylinder Leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Underside Vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jul 2019 67,249 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 67,220 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 64,017 miles

Both steering rack gaiters in poor condition

Exhaust system corroding in places

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Sill corroding

Oil leaks

Fail 5 Jul 2018 63,959 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both steering rack gaiters in poor condition

Exhaust system corroding in places

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Sill corroding

Oil leaks

Pass 8 Jul 2017 59,405 miles

centre exhaust holder missing but still secure

Pass 23 May 2016 55,199 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 55,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 54,348 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 54,348 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 53,880 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 52,986 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 52,986 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 52,097 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 52,097 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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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TFX 124X 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 58.8%.

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 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 TFX 124X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TFX 124X registered?

TFX 124X is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 6 November 1981.

Is TFX 124X safe to buy?

The MOT history for TFX 124X shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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