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P235 UPN

1996 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,690 mi
Last recorded17,690 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Daytona25,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP235 UPN
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 17,690 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2026 17,686 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 17,640 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2025 17,640 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail too tight (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2016 17,535 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 17,429 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 17,001 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 16,865 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 16,395 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 16,044 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 15,447 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 15,241 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 14,995 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 14,535 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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P235 UPN is a 1996 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1996 Triumph Daytona models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 25,788 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 P235 UPN, 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 30 years old, this Triumph Daytona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P235 UPN registered?

P235 UPN is a 1996 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 5 September 1996.

Is P235 UPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P235 UPN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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