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N242 SUT

1996 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,530 mi
Last recorded66,530 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Triumph Daytona25,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN242 SUT
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Apr 2015 66,530 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 65,116 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 63,006 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 May 2010 58,614 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 49,894 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 44,514 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 40,033 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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N242 SUT is a 1996 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Triumph Daytona models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 25,788 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N242 SUT, 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 30 years old, this Triumph Daytona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N242 SUT is a 1996 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 20 May 1996.

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