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Triumph Dolomite MOT Results

76.3% pass rate
from 299 tests in 2021
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Triumph Dolomite is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.7% fail on Brakes
    • 8.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.0% fail on Rbt
          • 4.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 3.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.67% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.33% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 1.0% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.3% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 1.0% fail on Hand lever (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Pedal
    • 1.0% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 1.0% fail on Valves (19 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.67% fail on Lever
    • 0.67% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.33% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.33% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.33% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.33% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.33% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.33% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.33% fail on Brake pads
  • 9.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.3% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.33% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.0% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.33% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.33% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.33% fail on Horn
    • 0.67% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.33% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.33% fail on Position lamp
  • 9.0% fail on Suspension
    • 3.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.67% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.33% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.3% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.0% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.7% fail on Sub-frames (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.33% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.33% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.33% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.33% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.33% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.33% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.33% fail on Anti-roll bar
  • 7.7% fail on Visibility
    • 6.4% fail on Washers
    • 1.7% fail on Wipers
  • 6.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 6.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.7% fail on Spark ignition (81% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 5.7% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 1.0% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 4.7% fail on Steering
    • 2.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.0% fail on Track rod end
    • 1.3% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.3% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.3% fail on Steering column (9 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Steering play (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Steering rack (10 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 2.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure (58% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.67% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.33% fail on Tank
      • 0.33% fail on Pipe
    • 0.33% fail on Chassis
      • 0.33% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.33% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.33% fail on Bracket
    • 0.33% fail on Seats
      • 0.33% fail on Driver's seat
  • 1.0% fail on Tyres
    • 0.67% fail on Condition
    • 0.33% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.67% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.67% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.67% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.33% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.33% fail on Attachment