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P297 DPF

1997 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,039 mi
Last recorded45,039 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP297 DPF
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 45,039 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 45,039 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 44,029 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 43,694 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 43,440 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 40,091 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 39,617 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 39,559 miles

Inner Front Lower Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 37,862 miles

Inner Front Lower Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 37,406 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

gear lever bushes worn

Pass 8 Feb 2008 35,934 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 34,835 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 33,673 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 28,895 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

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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P297 DPF is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P297 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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P297 DPF is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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