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P466 RWU

1996 Triumph Trophy

Blue Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

34,205 mi
Last recorded34,205 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 1996 Triumph Trophy31,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP466 RWU
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 34,205 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 31,686 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 31,685 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

battery terminals loose

Pass 1 Jun 2016 29,002 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit and rear (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 30 May 2015 25,063 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 29 May 2014 22,222 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 22,222 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 18,414 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 17,741 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 17,741 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 17,095 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 15,937 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 14,971 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 14,971 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 14,334 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 14,334 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 13,857 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 13,440 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 13,440 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

How Reliable is the Triumph Trophy?

Based on 47,093 MOT tests across 4,717 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
914
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
4,717
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 694
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 631
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 549
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 438
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 421
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P466 RWU is a 1996 Triumph Trophy in Blue with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1996 Triumph Trophy models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 31,264 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 Trophy fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 694 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P466 RWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Trophy typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 30 years old, this Triumph Trophy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P466 RWU registered?

P466 RWU is a 1996 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 11 November 1996.

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The MOT history for P466 RWU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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