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FBT 386S

1977 Triumph Dolomite

Brown Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,401 mi
Last recorded54,401 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1977 Triumph Dolomite56,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBT 386S
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2025 54,401 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 52,447 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 50,442 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 48,704 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 46,163 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 44,332 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 41,506 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 39,248 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 35,463 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 33,695 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 31,820 miles

n/s and o/s front outer sills corroded

slight play o/s steering rack

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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FBT 386S is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite in Brown with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 FBT 386S, 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 FBT 386S registered?

FBT 386S is a 1977 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 16 November 1977.

Is FBT 386S safe to buy?

The MOT history for FBT 386S shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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