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CLC 557T

1978 Triumph Dolomite

Black Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,200 mi
Last recorded99,200 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2010
Typical for 1978 Triumph Dolomite56,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLC 557T
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2010 99,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

play in steering rack

Pass 14 Nov 2009 98,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 95,460 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 91,271 miles

steering system has slight play

Pass 24 Oct 2006 86,355 miles

Hanbrake effort only just passed

emissions high

osr footbrake effort low

osr inner sill starting to corrode

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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CLC 557T is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite in Black with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 56,231 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 CLC 557T, 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 48 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CLC 557T registered?

CLC 557T is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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