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P284 KYA

1996 Triumph Adventurer

Purple Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

8,496 mi
Last recorded8,496 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Triumph Adventurer14,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP284 KYA
MakeTriumph
ModelAdventurer
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 8,496 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 8,031 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 7,612 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 7,332 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 6,790 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 5,545 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 5,430 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 5,427 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 5,079 miles

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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P284 KYA is a 1996 Triumph Adventurer in Purple with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1996 Triumph Adventurer models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 14,977 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P284 KYA, 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 30 years old, this Triumph Adventurer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P284 KYA registered?

P284 KYA is a 1996 Triumph Adventurer, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P284 KYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P284 KYA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P284 KYA have outstanding finance?

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