MOT reliability
Triumph Dolomite 1300
28,059 vehicles · 137 completed MOT tests analysed
69%
MOT pass rate
Based on 28,059 Triumph Dolomite 1300 vehicles and 137 completed MOT tests, the Triumph Dolomite 1300 has an overall 69% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 67,808 miles.
28,059
Vehicles
137
MOT tests
1,923
Avg miles / year
2.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Triumph Dolomite 1300 problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Triumph Dolomite 1300 MOT tests:
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Other90%
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Emissions & nuisance8%
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Steering7%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
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Brakes3%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Body & structure1%
Triumph Dolomite 1300 pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|
Fuel types: Petrol (28,049), Diesel (6), Other (4)
Most common Triumph Dolomite 1300 MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph Dolomite 1300 MOT tests:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (7 times)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (6 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (5 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (5 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (5 times)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (4 times)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (3 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
Triumph Dolomite 1300 pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 3 | 19 | 63% | 56,475 |
| 1980 | 7 | 33 | 64% | 72,792 |
| 1979 | 5 | 14 | 64% | 57,958 |
| 1978 | 4 | 38 | 79% | 91,627 |
| 1977 | 7 | 15 | 73% | 65,284 |
| 1976 | 3 | 12 | 58% | 88,566 |
Triumph Dolomite 1300 reliability FAQ
Across 28,059 Triumph Dolomite 1300 vehicles in our MOT data,
69% pass the MOT (a 31% failure rate), with about
2.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Triumph Dolomite 1300 MOT issues are:
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a); Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Triumph Dolomite 1300 in our data has covered around
67,808 miles.
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