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P296 DPF

1997 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,784 mi
Last recorded24,784 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP296 DPF
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 24,784 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 23,262 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 22,148 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake component slightly loose play in rear brake bracket stop/mount (1.1.21 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 22,134 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 22,129 miles

Front slight play in front disc carriers

Rear Brake reaction bracket worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 22,073 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 21,883 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 21,883 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 20,674 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 19,752 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 16,927 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 1 Aug 2016 16,927 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 30 Jun 2015 16,891 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 16,863 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 16,837 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 16,671 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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P296 DPF is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P296 DPF, 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 P296 DPF registered?

P296 DPF is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 13 March 1997.

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