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WFF 188V

1980 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1854cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,684 mi
Last recorded68,684 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 1980 Triumph Dolomite58,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFF 188V
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,854cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 68,684 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 68,682 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported Front section of front to rear (3.6.B.1)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Front (8.2.2)

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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WFF 188V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,854cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WFF 188V, 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 WFF 188V registered?

WFF 188V is a 1980 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 24 March 1980.

Is WFF 188V safe to buy?

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