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P131 XTL

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,056 mi
Last recorded29,056 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP131 XTL
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2010 29,056 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 28,427 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 27,971 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 25,651 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 23,801 miles
Fail 24 May 2005 23,801 miles

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

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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P131 XTL is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc 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 P131 XTL, 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 P131 XTL registered?

P131 XTL is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 7 April 1997.

Is P131 XTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P131 XTL 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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