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P104 HCC

1997 Triumph Speed

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,622 mi
Last recorded8,622 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed23,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP104 HCC
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 8,622 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 8,362 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 8,362 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 May 2010 8,287 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 8,010 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 7,838 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 6,972 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 6,947 miles

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed?

Based on 21,422 MOT tests across 3,997 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
774
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
3,997
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 72
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 67
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 55
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 40
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P104 HCC is a 1997 Triumph Speed in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Triumph Speed models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 23,097 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 Speed fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P104 HCC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Triumph Speed is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P104 HCC registered?

P104 HCC is a 1997 Triumph Speed, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P104 HCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P104 HCC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P104 HCC have outstanding finance?

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