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P202 VTC

1997 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,073 mi
Last recorded23,073 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP202 VTC
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 23,073 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 23,073 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 22,971 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2020 22,207 miles

Drive chain worn

Pass 25 May 2018 21,211 miles

rear brake pedal reserve

Pass 12 Sep 2014 20,489 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 19,809 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 19,780 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 19,278 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 19,204 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 19,106 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 18,412 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 18,165 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 17,423 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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P202 VTC is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P202 VTC, 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 P202 VTC registered?

P202 VTC is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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