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L97 DJW

1993 Triumph Trophy

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

40,451 mi
Last recorded40,451 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 1993 Triumph Trophy33,026 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL97 DJW
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 40,451 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

slight bind on front brake

Pass 24 Nov 2012 40,367 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 40,342 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 38,984 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 38,361 miles

Centre Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

slight oil leak at n/s gearbox

Pass 13 Aug 2009 36,958 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 13 Aug 2008 35,854 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 33,680 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 25,592 miles

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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L97 DJW is a 1993 Triumph Trophy in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L97 DJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L97 DJW registered?

L97 DJW is a 1993 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 1 October 1993.

Is L97 DJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L97 DJW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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