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P579 WCK

1997 Triumph Daytona

White Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,806 mi
Last recorded22,806 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP579 WCK
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 22,806 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 22,489 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 22,255 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 22,247 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake component inadequately mounted brake disc no locking device nuts on studs (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2015 21,677 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 21,677 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 20,628 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 20,624 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 19,084 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 19,084 miles

Centre Front Upper Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Centre Rear Lower Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Centre Rear Upper Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 16,467 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 14,400 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 14,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 12,008 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 11,646 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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P579 WCK is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in White with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P579 WCK, 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 P579 WCK registered?

P579 WCK is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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