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M398 VUD

1995 Triumph Trophy

Green Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,474 mi
Last recorded42,474 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 1995 Triumph Trophy29,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM398 VUD
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2020 42,474 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Apr 2020 42,464 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Siezed (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2019 42,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal slight play in bush

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 38,675 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 35,672 miles

Front Tyre slight un even wear

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 33,121 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2015 33,119 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Oil leak

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2014 30,925 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 28,818 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 25,325 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 21,929 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Trophy?

Based on 47,093 MOT tests across 4,717 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
914
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
4,717
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 694
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 631
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 549
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 438
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 421
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M398 VUD is a 1995 Triumph Trophy in Green with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1995 Triumph Trophy models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 29,456 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 Trophy fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 694 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M398 VUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Trophy typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 31 years old, this Triumph Trophy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M398 VUD is a 1995 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 20 March 1995.

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