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P283 VUB

1997 Triumph Adventurer

Gold Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,186 mi
Last recorded10,186 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Triumph Adventurer15,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP283 VUB
MakeTriumph
ModelAdventurer
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2007 10,186 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 10,186 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 9,890 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 9,890 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2005 9,772 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

rear tyre very close to legal limit

Pass 28 Jun 2005 9,772 miles

rear tyre very close to legal limit

How Reliable is the Triumph Adventurer?

Based on 7,268 MOT tests across 617 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
421
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 63
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 50
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 49
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 26
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P283 VUB is a 1997 Triumph Adventurer in Gold with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Triumph Adventurer models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 15,326 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 Adventurer fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P283 VUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Adventurer typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Triumph Adventurer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P283 VUB registered?

P283 VUB is a 1997 Triumph Adventurer, first registered on 4 April 1997.

Is P283 VUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P283 VUB shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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