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J991 PTA

1992 Triumph Trophy

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

39,692 mi
Last recorded39,692 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 1992 Triumph Trophy34,775 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ991 PTA
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 39,692 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 39,568 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 39,390 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 38,237 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 36,313 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 35,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 35,429 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 34,961 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

gear lever pivot slightly worn

Pass 3 Oct 2011 34,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 34,082 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Oil on front tyre

Pass 19 May 2010 32,640 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 31,791 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 29,620 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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J991 PTA is a 1992 Triumph Trophy in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1992 Triumph Trophy models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 34,775 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J991 PTA, 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 34 years old, this Triumph Trophy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J991 PTA registered?

J991 PTA is a 1992 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 10 July 1992.

Is J991 PTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J991 PTA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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