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CAO 161T

1979 Triumph Dolomite

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,330 mi
Last recorded94,330 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 1979 Triumph Dolomite56,897 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAO 161T
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 94,330 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 94,330 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 93,995 miles

suspension components corroded,brake discs corroding,slight brake binding all round

Pass 1 Apr 2010 93,508 miles

sills+floor corroding

Fail 22 Mar 2010 93,508 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

sills+floor corroding

Pass 24 Mar 2009 92,911 miles

slight play in front suspension swivels and bushes

Pass 11 Apr 2008 91,940 miles

both front brake discs for light corrosion

nsf wheel bearing for slight play

Fail 2 Apr 2008 91,931 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs for light corrosion

nsf wheel bearing for slight play

Pass 3 Apr 2007 88,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion development in underside of car

front discs for light corrosion

play in lower steering column bush

slight oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2006 85,694 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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CAO 161T is a 1979 Triumph Dolomite in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1979 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 56,897 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 CAO 161T, 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 47 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CAO 161T registered?

CAO 161T is a 1979 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 April 1979.

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