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TGT 854W

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

27,752 mi
Last recorded27,752 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGT 854W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 27,752 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in both front inner rack joints ()

Fail 10 Nov 2025 27,752 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play in both front inner rack joints ()

Pass 1 Aug 2022 23,500 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Aug 2022 23,500 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working both (3.4 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Sep 2021 23,014 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 22,970 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 22,894 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 22,894 miles

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

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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TGT 854W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TGT 854W, 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 TGT 854W registered?

TGT 854W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 September 1980.

Is TGT 854W safe to buy?

The MOT history for TGT 854W shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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