Triumph Dolomite
From 277 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are emissions levels exceed default limits, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired and brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle.. The top issue, emissions levels exceed default limits, caused 13 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 13 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 9 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 6 |
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 6 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 6 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 5 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 5 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 4 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 3 |
| a wheel bearing with excessive play | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 25% of Dolomite failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 25% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £165.
Typical mileage
Half of all Dolomites tested had between 36,410 and 76,179 miles on the clock.
At 61,194 median miles, the Dolomite has 0.026 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Triumph models
| Triumph Bonneville | 90.9% |
| Triumph Tiger | 91.6% |
| Triumph Sprint | 87.1% |
| Triumph Daytona | 85.9% |
| Triumph Speed Triple | 88.7% |
Common questions
What is the Triumph Dolomite MOT pass rate?
The Triumph Dolomite has a 84.1% MOT pass rate based on 277 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Triumph Dolomite?
The most common MOT failure on the Triumph Dolomite is emissions levels exceed default limits, which caused 13 failures. Other common issues include the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired.
What is the typical mileage of a Triumph Dolomite at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Triumph Dolomite is 61,194 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 36,410 and 76,179 miles.
Buying a used Dolomite?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 84.1% pass rate and an average repair bill of £165 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 25% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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