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VLU 356S

1977 Triumph Dolomite

Brown Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,875 mi
Last recorded94,875 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2006
Typical for 1977 Triumph Dolomite56,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLU 356S
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2006 94,875 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 94,759 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jun 2005 86,314 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 86,224 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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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VLU 356S is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite in Brown with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 56,560 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 VLU 356S, 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 49 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VLU 356S registered?

VLU 356S is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 5 August 1977.

Is VLU 356S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLU 356S shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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