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L85 WEY

1993 Triumph Trophy

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,652 mi
Last recorded23,652 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 1993 Triumph Trophy33,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL85 WEY
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2021 23,652 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 23,231 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 23,214 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured Wheel axle clamping point (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2017 23,121 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 22,871 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 22,871 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 22,802 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 15 Mar 2014 22,530 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 22,443 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 22,357 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 22,302 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 22,198 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 21,807 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 21,000 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2008 21,000 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Trophy?

Based on 47,093 MOT tests across 4,717 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
914
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
4,717
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 694
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 631
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 549
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 438
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 421
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L85 WEY is a 1993 Triumph Trophy in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1993 Triumph Trophy models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 33,026 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 Trophy fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 694 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L85 WEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Trophy typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 33 years old, this Triumph Trophy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L85 WEY registered?

L85 WEY is a 1993 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 1 December 1993.

Is L85 WEY safe to buy?

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