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CLL 36T

1978 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,247 mi
Last recorded89,247 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2008
Typical for 1978 Triumph Dolomite56,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLL 36T
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2008 89,247 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 89,243 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

steering column slightly worn

Fail 21 Aug 2007 89,195 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

surface rust boot floor

surface rust nearside rear door bottom

surface rust offside and nearside outer sills

surface rust offside front door bottom

Pass 31 May 2006 89,159 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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CLL 36T is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 CLL 36T, 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 CLL 36T registered?

CLL 36T is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 5 December 1978.

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