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LNP 135X

1982 Triumph Dolomite

Brown Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

90,178 mi
Last recorded90,178 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 1982 Triumph Dolomite44,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLNP 135X
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 90,178 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 90,178 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 89,419 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 89,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 88,849 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 88,849 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 85,634 miles

Offside Front headlamp glass cracked but not affecting beam pattern

oil leak at rear of engine

Pass 14 Feb 2017 51,387 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front outer n/s & o/s (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 51,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch at mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis section (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis section (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2016 51,387 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 51,387 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 51,387 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 51,332 miles

diff oil seal leaking

Fail 15 Jan 2015 51,332 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

diff oil seal leaking

Pass 18 Dec 2013 45,436 miles

slight play in o/s/front steering rack end joint

tyre sidewall casings have surface cracks recommend replacement (old age)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 45,436 miles

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

slight play in o/s/front steering rack end joint

tyre sidewall casings have surface cracks recommend replacement (old age)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 45,184 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front brakes binding slightly.

nearside front and offside rear tyres perishing.

Pass 11 May 2007 44,594 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 44,592 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

blow to exhaust back box,pasted as temp repair.advise attention.

brake fluid level slight low.

clutch biting low.

front upper ball joint covers split.

idle speed a little high.

Pass 29 Apr 2006 43,304 miles

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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LNP 135X is a 1982 Triumph Dolomite in Brown with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1982 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.9% with a typical mileage of 44,393 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 LNP 135X, 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 44 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LNP 135X is a 1982 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 4 June 1982.

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