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UGH 510W

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Brown Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,361 mi
Last recorded82,361 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUGH 510W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 82,361 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion Near Battery Tray (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security *Sill* (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 82,359 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Boot Floor Area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Corrosion Near Battery Tray (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security *Sill* (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 81,415 miles

considerable corrosion within prescribed areas.(previous repairs). play within steering mechanism. corrosion on all brake lines/unions and ferulles

Fail 5 Aug 2019 81,413 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury top of sill to pillar. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch by shocker top mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch to bulkhead. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing to tunnel and top of chassis. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material through inner wing. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive on engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside. ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 79,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 79,592 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg next to subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 77,409 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 73,463 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 67,756 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

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

slight play n/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 18 Jul 2014 63,359 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 57,816 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 52,512 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 48,550 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 48,550 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 47,686 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 47,199 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 47,199 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 46,429 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 46,418 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 46,368 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 46,368 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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UGH 510W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Brown with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UGH 510W, 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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UGH 510W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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