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N966 VUJ

1996 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,254 mi
Last recorded15,254 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Triumph Daytona25,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN966 VUJ
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 15,254 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 14,868 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 14,807 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 14,802 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 14,121 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 13,537 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 May 2012 13,537 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 13,529 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2007 13,491 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

slight binding rear brake

Pass 1 Apr 2006 13,383 miles

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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N966 VUJ is a 1996 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N966 VUJ, 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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What year was N966 VUJ registered?

N966 VUJ is a 1996 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 19 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N966 VUJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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