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S596 MEW

1998 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,724 mi
Last recorded14,724 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS596 MEW
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 14,724 miles

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

Centre Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 10,941 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 10,941 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 10,816 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 10,816 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 8,564 miles

Front brake feels spongy BUT works ok.

Pass 9 Jun 2006 5,478 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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S596 MEW is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S596 MEW, 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 S596 MEW registered?

S596 MEW is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 12 August 1998.

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