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KGX 554V

1990 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

74,090 mi
Last recorded74,090 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKGX 554V
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 74,090 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 74,085 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 74,080 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2020 74,009 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 74,005 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 73,832 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2019 73,826 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 73,219 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 73,207 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 71,747 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 71,747 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 68,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 65,722 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 64,668 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 64,411 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 64,411 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 64,407 miles

Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

oil leak

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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KGX 554V is a 1990 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 KGX 554V, 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 36 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KGX 554V registered?

KGX 554V is a 1990 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 19 June 1990.

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The MOT history for KGX 554V shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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