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S479 DGH

1998 Triumph Trophy

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,680 mi
Last recorded33,680 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trophy27,882 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS479 DGH
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 33,680 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 32,881 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 32,357 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 30,880 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 29,289 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 27,827 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 26,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 24,174 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 24,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 23,388 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 23,367 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 22,003 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 20,905 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2005 20,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake fluid reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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S479 DGH is a 1998 Triumph Trophy in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 S479 DGH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S479 DGH registered?

S479 DGH is a 1998 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 5 September 1998.

Is S479 DGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S479 DGH shows 14 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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