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S143 PDF

1998 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,573 mi
Last recorded18,573 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS143 PDF
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2014 18,573 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 17,765 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 17,216 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 16,422 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 15,125 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 15,116 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 14,553 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 12,888 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 10,945 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 10,886 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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S143 PDF is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S143 PDF, 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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S143 PDF is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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