Triumph Dolomite 1500 h vs Triumph Toledo: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Triumph Dolomite 1500 h
67%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Triumph Toledo
72%
MOT pass rate · 79,456 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Triumph Dolomite 1500 h (67%) and Triumph Toledo (72%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Triumph Dolomite 1500 h | Triumph Toledo |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 67% | 72% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 33% | 28% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 3.0 | 2.1 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% | 0% |
| Average mileage | 40,929 mi | 59,758 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 79,456 |
Most common faults
Triumph Dolomite 1500 h
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- some areas of underside have a thick coating of underseal
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
- Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Triumph Toledo
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Oil leak
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Triumph Dolomite 1500 h (67%) and Triumph Toledo (72%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Triumph Dolomite 1500 h report Full Triumph Toledo 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.