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S238 VNM

1998 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

33,687 mi
Last recorded33,687 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS238 VNM
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2021 33,687 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 33,546 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 33,283 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 32,773 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 32,456 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 32,034 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 31,464 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 30,929 miles

horn tone weak

slight play in nearside front brake disc rivets

Pass 30 Apr 2012 29,920 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 29,911 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 26,752 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 23,709 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 23,709 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 22,813 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 22,262 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 21,926 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 20,875 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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S238 VNM is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S238 VNM, 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 S238 VNM registered?

S238 VNM is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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