Triumph 2000 vs Triumph Dolomite 1500 hl auto: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Triumph 2000
78%
MOT pass rate · 57,492 vehicles
Triumph Dolomite 1500 hl auto
67%
MOT pass rate · 3,595 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Triumph 2000 (78%) and Triumph Dolomite 1500 hl auto (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Triumph 2000 | Triumph Dolomite 1500 hl auto |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% ✓ | 67% |
| MOT failure rate | 22% ✓ | 33% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 ✓ | 2.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 62,139 mi | 44,540 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 57,492 | 3,595 |
Most common faults
Triumph 2000
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Oil leak
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Triumph Dolomite 1500 hl auto
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
- Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Triumph 2000 (78%) and Triumph Dolomite 1500 hl auto (67%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Triumph 2000 report Full Triumph Dolomite 1500 hl auto report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.