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S753 CFC

1998 Triumph Speed

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,069 mi
Last recorded21,069 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed21,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS753 CFC
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2008 21,069 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 21,069 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 16,908 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2006 16,793 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed?

Based on 21,422 MOT tests across 3,997 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
774
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
3,997
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 72
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 67
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 55
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 40
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S753 CFC is a 1998 Triumph Speed in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Triumph Speed models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 21,069 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 Speed fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S753 CFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Triumph Speed is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S753 CFC registered?

S753 CFC is a 1998 Triumph Speed, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is S753 CFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S753 CFC shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S753 CFC have outstanding finance?

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