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L278 LRA

1994 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

42,067 mi
Last recorded42,067 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 1994 Triumph Daytona30,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL278 LRA
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 42,067 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 42,067 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn to excess rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2018 40,321 miles

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

exhaust slight blow rear silencers

front for seals slight misting of oil

Pass 28 Apr 2017 39,740 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2016 39,452 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 38,435 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 36,638 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 33,593 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 28,968 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 28,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 27,675 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2009 26,366 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 25,272 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 24,630 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 24,515 miles

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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L278 LRA is a 1994 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1994 Triumph Daytona models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 30,260 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L278 LRA, 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 32 years old, this Triumph Daytona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L278 LRA registered?

L278 LRA is a 1994 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 10 February 1994.

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