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P139 ETT

1997 Triumph Adventurer

Purple Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

20,899 mi
Last recorded20,899 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Adventurer15,326 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP139 ETT
MakeTriumph
ModelAdventurer
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 20,899 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2025 19,617 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 19,617 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 19,223 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 19,223 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 18,579 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 18,566 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2018 16,866 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 16,206 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 16,206 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 14,917 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 12,605 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 11,215 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 11,215 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 8,602 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 8,602 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 71,026 miles

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

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

carb rubbers worn

left hand swith gear lose

main stand cut off

Fail 28 Aug 2012 7,026 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

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

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

carb rubbers worn

left hand swith gear lose

main stand cut off

Pass 14 May 2011 7,025 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 6,845 miles

b attery in poor codition

Pass 5 Nov 2007 6,568 miles

FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL AND TREAD SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

Fail 1 Nov 2006 6,166 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

front tyre side walls purished

Pass 1 Nov 2006 6,166 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front tyre side walls purished

Pass 17 Oct 2005 5,501 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Triumph Adventurer?

Based on 7,268 MOT tests across 617 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
421
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 63
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 50
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 49
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 26
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P139 ETT is a 1997 Triumph Adventurer in Purple with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1997 Triumph Adventurer models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 15,326 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 Adventurer fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P139 ETT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Adventurer typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Triumph Adventurer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P139 ETT registered?

P139 ETT is a 1997 Triumph Adventurer, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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