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L717 PRW

1993 Triumph Trident

Green Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

43,487 mi
Last recorded43,487 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2008
Typical for 1993 Triumph Trident30,681 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL717 PRW
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2008 43,487 miles

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 43,479 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 41,597 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 40,417 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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L717 PRW is a 1993 Triumph Trident in Green with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L717 PRW, 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 L717 PRW registered?

L717 PRW is a 1993 Triumph Trident, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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