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S143 NJR

1998 Triumph Trophy

Green Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,716 mi
Last recorded18,716 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trophy27,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS143 NJR
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2026 18,716 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2024 18,239 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 17,702 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 17,011 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 13,252 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2020 13,252 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 12,362 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 12,362 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 11,634 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 11,475 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 10,675 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 10,142 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 9,573 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 9,311 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 8,091 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 8,081 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 8,062 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 7,915 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 7,870 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 7,654 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 7,408 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Trophy?

Based on 47,093 MOT tests across 4,717 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
914
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
4,717
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 694
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 631
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 549
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 438
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 421
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S143 NJR is a 1998 Triumph Trophy in Green with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Triumph Trophy models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 27,882 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Trophy fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 694 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S143 NJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Trophy typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 28 years old, this Triumph Trophy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S143 NJR registered?

S143 NJR is a 1998 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 2 December 1998.

Is S143 NJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S143 NJR shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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