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CKN 511T

1979 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

46,922 mi
Last recorded46,922 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 1979 Triumph Dolomite56,897 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKN 511T
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 46,922 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 46,922 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 45,394 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 45,394 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 43,740 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 43,740 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 42,236 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 42,236 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 41,139 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 41,136 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 40,579 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 40,579 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 40,525 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 40,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 40,112 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 39,675 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 39,673 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 39,661 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 39,620 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2007 39,612 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 39,490 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 39,490 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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CKN 511T is a 1979 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 CKN 511T, 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 CKN 511T registered?

CKN 511T is a 1979 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 March 1979.

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The MOT history for CKN 511T shows 22 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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