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P453 RHV

1996 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

36,983 mi
Last recorded36,983 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Daytona25,788 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP453 RHV
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 36,983 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure taped on (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure taped on (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 35,703 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 35,392 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 32,833 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 32,833 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 32,605 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2019 32,296 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 32,230 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 32,065 miles

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

exhaust slightly loud.

no indicators fitted.

Fail 15 Jun 2016 32,065 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

exhaust slightly loud.

no indicators fitted.

Pass 10 Jul 2015 31,942 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

indicators masked

one tail light not working in the pair

Fail 2 Jul 2015 31,941 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

one tail light not working in the pair

Pass 4 Jul 2014 31,640 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 31,240 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 30,897 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 29,814 miles

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

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 28,843 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 27,794 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2009 27,794 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 25,446 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 21,885 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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P453 RHV is a 1996 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1996 Triumph Daytona models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 25,788 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 P453 RHV, 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 30 years old, this Triumph Daytona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P453 RHV is a 1996 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 15 August 1996.

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