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P942 WGJ

1997 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,251 mi
Last recorded20,251 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Triumph Daytona21,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP942 WGJ
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 20,251 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 20,235 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Not working (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc insecure Bobbins worn on front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 20,159 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 19,697 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 19,477 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 19,277 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 18,934 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 18,433 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 25 Jan 2014 18,433 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 17,741 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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P942 WGJ is a 1997 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P942 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 P942 WGJ registered?

P942 WGJ is a 1997 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 14 July 1997.

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