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S338 JCU

1998 Triumph Daytona

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

21,352 mi
Last recorded21,352 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS338 JCU
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 21,352 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Fail 14 May 2012 21,352 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 10 May 2008 20,415 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 19,390 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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S338 JCU is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S338 JCU, 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 S338 JCU registered?

S338 JCU is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S338 JCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S338 JCU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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