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P149 ETT

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

13,851 mi
Last recorded13,851 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP149 ETT
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 13,851 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 13,384 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 13,127 miles

advise chain has tight spot

Pass 4 Sep 2014 12,549 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 12,328 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 12,017 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 11,775 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 11,758 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 11,380 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 10,844 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 23 May 2008 10,844 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 10,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2006 9,843 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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P149 ETT is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P149 ETT, 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 P149 ETT registered?

P149 ETT is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 10 June 1997.

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