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AUA 54J

1971 Triumph Daytona

Blue Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

27,175 mi
Last recorded27,175 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2013
Typical for 1971 Triumph Daytona7,973 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUA 54J
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2013 27,175 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 27,175 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 27,088 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 27,021 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 27,021 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 26,964 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 26,862 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 29,098 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 29,098 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 29,098 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 26,845 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Daytona?

Based on 136,043 MOT tests across 13,242 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
660
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
13,242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,695
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 925
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 777
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 759
Headlamp aim too low 534
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AUA 54J is a 1971 Triumph Daytona in Blue with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1971 Triumph Daytona models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 7,973 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Daytona fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,695 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AUA 54J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Daytona typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 55 years old, this Triumph Daytona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AUA 54J registered?

AUA 54J is a 1971 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 April 1971.

Is AUA 54J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUA 54J shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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