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L318 WCU

1994 Triumph Unknown

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,206 mi
Last recorded12,206 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 1994 Triumph Unknown14,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL318 WCU
MakeTriumph
ModelUnknown
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 12,206 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 12,203 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 11,720 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 11,592 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 11,592 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working Rear Control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 11,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 11,030 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 10,707 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Unknown?

Based on 3,763 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
Direction indicators not working 6
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L318 WCU is a 1994 Triumph Unknown in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1994 Triumph Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 14,998 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 Unknown fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L318 WCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 32 years old, this Triumph Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L318 WCU registered?

L318 WCU is a 1994 Triumph Unknown, first registered on 1 February 1994.

Is L318 WCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L318 WCU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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