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XBD 514W

1981 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,919 mi
Last recorded52,919 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 1981 Triumph Dolomite52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBD 514W
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 52,919 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside brake a little low & slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 52,906 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2014 52,836 miles

Lower steering column bushing a little worn

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Small amount of play in steering rack

Some corrosion in nearside front chassis leg

Pass 25 Jul 2013 49,549 miles

Corrosion starting on sills rear ends

Headlight beam patterns blurred

Slight play in steering

Pass 8 Aug 2012 47,246 miles

Headlight beam patterns not overly distinct

Fail 26 Jul 2012 47,058 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlight beam patterns not overly distinct

Pass 11 Aug 2011 44,174 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 44,174 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 40,198 miles

Headlight beams a little indestinct

Nearside front tyre worn on edge

Play/wear in lower column bushing

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 40,062 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Headlight beams a little indestinct

Nearside front tyre worn on edge

Play/wear in lower column bushing

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 36,301 miles

exhaust showing signs ofwear starting

front pads starting to show signs of wear

Pass 7 Aug 2008 29,931 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 29,931 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 24,202 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 23,825 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight play bottom ball joints

washers poor †h/brake light on †slight play in steering

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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XBD 514W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 52,986 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 XBD 514W, 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 45 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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XBD 514W is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 May 1981.

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