Triumph 2000 vs Triumph Dolomite se: 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 se
59%
MOT pass rate · 1,892 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Triumph 2000 (78%) and Triumph Dolomite se (59%) 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 se |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 78% ✓ | 59% |
| MOT failure rate | 22% ✓ | 41% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 ✓ | 2.9 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 1% |
| Average mileage | 62,139 mi | 35,415 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 57,492 | 1,892 |
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 se
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- nsf osf osr nsr tyres showing sighns of age side wall deterioration
- Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Triumph 2000 (78%) and Triumph Dolomite se (59%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Triumph 2000 report Full Triumph Dolomite se 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.