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P230 TAM

1996 Triumph Trophy

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

17,117 mi
Last recorded17,117 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Trophy31,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP230 TAM
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 17,117 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 16,927 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 16,669 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 16,581 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 16,291 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 16,198 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 16,198 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 16,122 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 15,976 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm measured (5.2.3 (e))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear at callipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 15,975 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear at callipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm measured (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2014 15,441 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 15,441 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 15,365 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 14,823 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 14,556 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 14,363 miles

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Trophy?

Based on 47,093 MOT tests across 4,717 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
914
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
4,717
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 694
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 631
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 549
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 438
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 421
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P230 TAM is a 1996 Triumph Trophy in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1996 Triumph Trophy models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 31,264 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 Trophy fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 694 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P230 TAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Trophy typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 30 years old, this Triumph Trophy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P230 TAM registered?

P230 TAM is a 1996 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 9 December 1996.

Is P230 TAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P230 TAM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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