MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,220 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Central Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Central Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Central Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
serious damage marker against vehicle
wear rear swinging arm bushes
How Reliable is the Triumph Trophy?
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P542 VCD is a 1996 Triumph Trophy in Blue with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 P542 VCD, 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 P542 VCD registered?
P542 VCD is a 1996 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 5 October 1996.
Is P542 VCD safe to buy?
The MOT history for P542 VCD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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