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TCF 854S

1978 Triumph Dolomite

Brown Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

27,419 mi
Last recorded27,419 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1978 Triumph Dolomite56,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCF 854S
MakeTriumph
ModelDolomite
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 27,419 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 27,419 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 25,716 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

o/s/r reverse light not working.

Pass 19 Oct 2018 25,235 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 25,212 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 25,206 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 25,206 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Freeplay steering rack inner joints

Pass 31 Mar 2015 25,026 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 24,997 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

all tyres perished

lower colum bush worn

Fail 3 Jul 2009 24,997 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres perished

lower colum bush worn

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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TCF 854S is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite in Brown with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TCF 854S, 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 TCF 854S registered?

TCF 854S is a 1978 Triumph Dolomite, first registered on 1 February 1978.

Is TCF 854S safe to buy?

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