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VGK 13W

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

50,326 mi
Last recorded50,326 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGK 13W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 50,326 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 49,916 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 49,916 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 49,356 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 48,683 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2012 48,078 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in steering rack both sides

Pass 19 Apr 2011 47,620 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 47,269 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 46,776 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 46,776 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 46,213 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 45,535 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 44,649 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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VGK 13W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VGK 13W, 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 VGK 13W registered?

VGK 13W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 23 September 1980.

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