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P340 AFX

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

30,436 mi
Last recorded30,436 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP340 AFX
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 30,436 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 29,758 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 29,730 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 29,238 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 29,233 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear tyre has a puncher

Pass 4 Feb 2022 27,578 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 27,560 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2015 27,543 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 27,236 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2013 26,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 26,885 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 26,287 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 26,287 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 25,249 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 25,249 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2010 25,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake back plate(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 24,973 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 24,971 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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P340 AFX is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P340 AFX, 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 P340 AFX registered?

P340 AFX is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 23 January 1997.

Is P340 AFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P340 AFX shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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