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WCA 555W

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,957 mi
Last recorded59,957 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCA 555W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 59,957 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 3,387 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 3,291 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 2,634 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 2,634 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2016 29 miles

modified engine fitted

Pass 23 May 2015 10,644 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 9,206 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 9,206 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 1,710 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 1,710 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 93,818 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 92,492 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 90,911 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 87,869 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 87,869 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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WCA 555W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WCA 555W, 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 WCA 555W registered?

WCA 555W is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is WCA 555W safe to buy?

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