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L949 VJC

1993 Triumph Trident

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1993 Triumph Trident30,681 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL949 VJC
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019
Pass 15 Nov 2017

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 83,993 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive drive chain and sprockets showing signs of wear. (6.2.1e)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 83,993 miles

Centre Front Tyre tread not clearly visible front tyre requires replacement. (4.1.3(i))

Nearside Front Front position lamp damaged and function impaired side lamp bulb not working (1.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive drive chain and sprockets showing signs of wear. (6.2.1e)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 77,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 72,865 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 65,981 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 60,108 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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 23 Aug 2011 60,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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 11 Aug 2010 56,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 52,220 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear rubber mounted light slight free play!

Pass 30 Aug 2008 49,582 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

rear rubber mounted light unit slightly loose!

Pass 9 May 2007 48,174 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 45,832 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

front n/s disc-pads thickness 3.5mm!

front tyre tread depth 1.4mm in certain places!

rear chain a little slack!

Pass 2 May 2006 45,832 miles

front n/s disc-pads thickness 3.5mm!

front tyre tread depth 1.4mm in certain places!

rear chain a little slack!

Pass 9 May 2005 44,455 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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L949 VJC is a 1993 Triumph Trident in Black 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 L949 VJC, 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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L949 VJC is a 1993 Triumph Trident, first registered on 1 November 1993.

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