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FTV 53L

1973 Triumph Daytona

Orange Petrol 490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,368 mi
Last recorded10,368 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 1973 Triumph Daytona10,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTV 53L
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine490cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 10,368 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 10,368 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 10,368 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2005 10,368 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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FTV 53L is a 1973 Triumph Daytona in Orange with a 490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 Triumph Daytona models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.3% with a typical mileage of 10,864 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 FTV 53L, 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 53 years old, this Triumph Daytona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of FTV 53L?

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What year was FTV 53L registered?

FTV 53L is a 1973 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 3 July 1973.

Is FTV 53L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FTV 53L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FTV 53L have outstanding finance?

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