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P748 WGJ

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,464 mi
Last recorded15,464 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP748 WGJ
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2014 15,464 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 14,672 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 14,672 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 12,710 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 11,251 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 10,801 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 10,737 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 10,730 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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P748 WGJ is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P748 WGJ, 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 P748 WGJ registered?

P748 WGJ is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 27 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P748 WGJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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