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R396 RNL

1998 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,991 mi
Last recorded20,991 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR396 RNL
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 20,991 miles

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

Front Fork dust seals in very poor condition.

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 20,991 miles

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

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

Front Fork dust seals in very poor condition.

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 20,282 miles

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

Front front fork dust seals badly corroded.

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 20,282 miles

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

Offside Front Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Front front fork dust seals badly corroded.

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 19,542 miles

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

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 19,128 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 18,538 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 18,538 miles

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

Front Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 17,540 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 14,666 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 11,995 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 7,991 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 6,281 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 22,613 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 20,945 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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R396 RNL is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R396 RNL, 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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R396 RNL is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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