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S96 VJW

1998 Triumph Daytona

Black Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

21,719 mi
Last recorded21,719 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS96 VJW
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 21,719 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2014 21,537 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 20,890 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 20,301 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 16,975 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 16,975 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 15,253 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 15,253 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 26 May 2006 14,668 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 14,659 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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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S96 VJW is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Black with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S96 VJW, 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 S96 VJW registered?

S96 VJW is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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