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P298 UWP

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,216 mi
Last recorded42,216 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP298 UWP
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 42,216 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 42,216 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 40,167 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 37,015 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 34,072 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 31,921 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 31,921 miles

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 30,138 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 22,958 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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P298 UWP is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P298 UWP, 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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P298 UWP is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 22 January 1997.

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