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CWL 78Y

1982 Triumph Dolomite

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

46,964 mi
Last recorded46,964 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 1982 Triumph Dolomite44,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWL 78Y
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 46,964 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 45,864 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 45,864 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 44,921 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 44,393 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 44,392 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle N / S Brake low (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 43,754 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 43,753 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 43,259 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 42,535 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 42,535 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 42,004 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 41,334 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 41,125 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 41,124 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 40,692 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 40,691 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 40,117 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 38,736 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

cluch worn out

steering rack mounts worn

Fail 5 Sep 2007 38,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

cluch worn out

steering rack mounts worn

Fail 14 Sep 2006 38,547 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Sep 2006 38,547 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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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CWL 78Y is a 1982 Triumph Dolomite in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1982 Triumph Dolomite models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.9% with a typical mileage of 44,393 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 CWL 78Y, 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 44 years old, this Triumph Dolomite is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CWL 78Y registered?

CWL 78Y is a 1982 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 18 October 1982.

Is CWL 78Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CWL 78Y shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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