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V117 JCA

1999 Triumph Trophy

Green Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,599 mi
Last recorded32,599 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 1999 Triumph Trophy27,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV117 JCA
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 32,599 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 32,591 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 32,568 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 32,533 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 32,479 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 32,409 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 32,265 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 32,265 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 32,075 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 32,075 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 31,821 miles

Centre Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Offside 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 6 Feb 2013 30,852 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 30,833 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 30,514 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 30,514 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 30,330 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 30,116 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 30,116 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 28,388 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 20,402 miles

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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V117 JCA is a 1999 Triumph Trophy in Green with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Triumph Trophy models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 27,952 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 Trophy fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 694 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V117 JCA, 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 27 years old, this Triumph Trophy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V117 JCA registered?

V117 JCA is a 1999 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 19 November 1999.

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