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CPU 37T

1978 Triumph Dolomite

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,982 mi
Last recorded90,982 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 Triumph Dolomite56,231 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPU 37T
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 90,982 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing cracking to pipe (3.6.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Mar 2018 90,879 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn bush through bulkhead missing resulting in excesive up and down movement at wheel (2.1.2c)

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing cracking to pipe (3.6.C.1b)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

centre exhaust rubber not attached, but exhaust secure

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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CPU 37T is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 CPU 37T, 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 CPU 37T registered?

CPU 37T is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 9 October 1978.

Is CPU 37T safe to buy?

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