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L698 PRW

1994 Triumph Trident

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,168 mi
Last recorded47,168 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 1994 Triumph Trident29,480 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL698 PRW
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 47,168 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 47,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 45,449 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 45,449 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 44,691 miles

Rear Lower Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 44,691 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2017 43,302 miles

Central Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2016 42,832 miles

Front Lower Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 42,832 miles

Centre Front Upper Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Front Lower Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 41,916 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 40,905 miles

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2013 38,173 miles

Offside Front Upper Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2013 38,173 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Upper Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2012 33,812 miles

Offside Front Upper Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 33,516 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 May 2010 27,378 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 May 2009 246,869 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 May 2008 22,705 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 21,008 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 19,153 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Trident?

Based on 29,119 MOT tests across 5,167 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
546
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
5,167
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 320
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 260
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 254
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 254
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 251
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L698 PRW is a 1994 Triumph Trident in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1994 Triumph Trident models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 29,480 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 Trident fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 320 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L698 PRW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Trident typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 32 years old, this Triumph Trident is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L698 PRW is a 1994 Triumph Trident, first registered on 8 February 1994.

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