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R386 EDX

1998 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

27,594 mi
Last recorded27,594 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR386 EDX
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 27,594 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 27,360 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 27,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit very close (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 3 May 2019 27,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit very close (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 26,107 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 26,107 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 25,533 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 24,768 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 23,556 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 22,654 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 20,445 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 18,452 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

gear lever slightly loose.

Pass 1 Sep 2010 18,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 18,094 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 18,094 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2008 17,009 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 17,009 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 15,241 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 14,637 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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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R386 EDX is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R386 EDX, 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 R386 EDX registered?

R386 EDX is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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