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P118 HCC

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,819 mi
Last recorded33,819 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 HCC
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 33,819 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 33,815 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Aug 2012 32,711 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 32,623 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 32,063 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))

Pass 2 Aug 2005 30,435 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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P118 HCC is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Triumph Daytona models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 21,584 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 P118 HCC, 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 29 years old, this Triumph Daytona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P118 HCC registered?

P118 HCC is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P118 HCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P118 HCC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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