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MOT reliability

Triumph Dolomite 1850 hl

16,512 vehicles · 123 completed MOT tests analysed
67%
MOT pass rate

Based on 16,512 Triumph Dolomite 1850 hl vehicles and 123 completed MOT tests, the Triumph Dolomite 1850 hl has an overall 67% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 77,646 miles.

16,512
Vehicles
123
MOT tests
1,883
Avg miles / year
2.3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Triumph Dolomite 1850 hl problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Triumph Dolomite 1850 hl MOT tests:

  • Other90%
  • Seatbelts & equipment6%
  • Emissions & nuisance6%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
  • Brakes5%
  • Steering5%
  • Visibility1%
  • Body & structure1%

Triumph Dolomite 1850 hl pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (16,508), Diesel (2), Other (1), LPG (1)

Most common Triumph Dolomite 1850 hl MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph Dolomite 1850 hl MOT tests:

  1. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a) (11 times)
  2. Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (7 times)
  3. Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (7 times)
  4. Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (6 times)
  5. Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) (6 times)
  6. Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (5 times)
  7. Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) (5 times)
  8. Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (5 times)
  9. Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (4 times)
  10. Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b) (4 times)
  11. Nearside Front Outer sill corroded but outside any prescribed area (4 times)
  12. Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5) (4 times)
  13. Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (3 times)
  14. Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (3 times)
  15. Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) (3 times)

Triumph Dolomite 1850 hl pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1981 2 8 62% 62,622
1980 4 19 63% 80,421
1979 6 31 74% 69,768
1978 7 38 66% 48,621
1977 5 17 65% 147,202
1976 3 5 80% 44,243

Triumph Dolomite 1850 hl reliability FAQ

Across 16,512 Triumph Dolomite 1850 hl vehicles in our MOT data, 67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about 2.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Triumph Dolomite 1850 hl MOT issues are: Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a); Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3); Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3).

The typical Triumph Dolomite 1850 hl in our data has covered around 77,646 miles.

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