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P166 GJF

1997 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,677 mi
Last recorded33,677 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 GJF
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 33,677 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 33,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 33,064 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 32,157 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 29,851 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 28,212 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 28,186 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2015 27,682 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 26,897 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 26,859 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 18 May 2013 26,047 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 25,978 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 24,739 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 24,086 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 24,075 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 23,421 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 21,818 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 21,811 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 4 Aug 2007 20,146 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 18,876 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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P166 GJF is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P166 GJF, 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 P166 GJF registered?

P166 GJF is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 7 May 1997.

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