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L221 WCU

1993 Triumph Trident

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

24,334 mi
Last recorded24,334 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 1993 Triumph Trident30,681 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL221 WCU
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 24,334 miles

Front suspension has reduced damping effort and will require attention

Rear tyre perished on side walls

Pass 26 Jul 2017 24,203 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 23,581 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 1 Jun 2015 23,164 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 22,578 miles

rear brake would benifit a service

Pass 14 Jun 2013 21,508 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 21,060 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 20,716 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 20,706 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 20,015 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 18,699 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 18,698 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Fail 6 May 2008 16,171 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2008 16,171 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2007 15,470 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 14,843 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Trident?

Based on 29,119 MOT tests across 5,167 vehicles.

87.0%
Pass Rate
546
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
5,167
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 320
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 260
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 254
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 254
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 251
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L221 WCU is a 1993 Triumph Trident in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1993 Triumph Trident models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 30,681 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 Trident fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 320 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L221 WCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Trident typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 33 years old, this Triumph Trident is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L221 WCU registered?

L221 WCU is a 1993 Triumph Trident, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L221 WCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L221 WCU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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