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L356 PVW

1994 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

41,703 mi
Last recorded41,703 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Triumph Daytona30,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL356 PVW
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 41,703 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 41,702 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 40,766 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 40,028 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 40,028 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 38,743 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 36,802 miles

Exhaust noisy

Pass 15 Mar 2017 32,897 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 31,816 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 31,803 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 28,348 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 28,348 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 14 May 2013 7,259 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 7,259 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 28,572 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 25,801 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 24,657 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 23,376 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 21,871 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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L356 PVW is a 1994 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 L356 PVW, 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 L356 PVW registered?

L356 PVW is a 1994 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 15 April 1994.

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