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XOO 56X

1981 Triumph Dolomite

Brown Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,643 mi
Last recorded44,643 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2022
Typical for 1981 Triumph Dolomite52,986 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOO 56X
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2022 44,643 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 44,143 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 42,569 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 42,567 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 41,392 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 41,389 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 89,133 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 88,641 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 88,252 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 87,789 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 87,150 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 85,885 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 85,885 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 82,130 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 22 Mar 2010 81,800 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 81,792 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

excessive movement in lower steering column bush but not a testable item

Pass 16 Feb 2009 79,864 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 77,978 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 77,978 miles

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 77,929 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 77,929 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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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XOO 56X is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite in Brown with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 XOO 56X, 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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XOO 56X is a 1981 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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