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R331 LUT

1998 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

30,341 mi
Last recorded30,341 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR331 LUT
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 30,341 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 30,037 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 29,699 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 29,304 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 28,452 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 25,729 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 22,910 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 22,082 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 21,292 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 21,292 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2007 21,151 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 16,621 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 16,494 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 16,493 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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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R331 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1998 Triumph Daytona models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 21,167 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 R331 LUT, 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 28 years old, this Triumph Daytona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R331 LUT registered?

R331 LUT is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R331 LUT safe to buy?

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