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S4 EAC

1998 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,245 mi
Last recorded51,245 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 EAC
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 51,245 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 50,945 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front water pump leaking

Pass 20 Apr 2021 49,910 miles

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

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

Central Rear tyre is fitted opposite to arrow direction ( but doesn't state direction)

Nearside Front flexible brake pipe very tight

Pass 5 Jul 2019 48,189 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2013 46,807 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 45,283 miles

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

oil feed pipe misting in oil

rear caliper has slight movement

Pass 5 Apr 2011 39,128 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 39,084 miles

Front Brake hose excessively kinked (3.2.B3a)

Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 33,287 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 33,271 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 31,940 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 30,951 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 30,280 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Gear linkage bush worn

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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S4 EAC is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S4 EAC, 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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S4 EAC is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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