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R343 HBA

1998 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

14,687 mi
Last recorded14,687 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR343 HBA
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 14,687 miles

Centre Front front fender missing brake hoses close to front tyre but not rubbing

Pass 20 May 2015 14,608 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 14,336 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 14,336 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 14,065 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 13,076 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2011 13,076 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 12,777 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 12,777 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2008 48,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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R343 HBA is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R343 HBA, 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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R343 HBA is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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