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P599 MLC

1996 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

4,219 mi
Last recorded4,219 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Daytona25,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP599 MLC
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 4,219 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 4,219 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 3,635 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 2,914 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 2,884 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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P599 MLC is a 1996 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P599 MLC, 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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What year was P599 MLC registered?

P599 MLC is a 1996 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P599 MLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P599 MLC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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