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P169 LOF

1997 Triumph Trophy

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,877 mi
Last recorded38,877 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Triumph Trophy27,932 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 LOF
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2014 38,877 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 38,011 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 1 May 2012 37,229 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 36,003 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 35,624 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 34,439 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 34,411 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 31,630 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2008 31,628 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 5 May 2007 31,140 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 30,103 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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P169 LOF is a 1997 Triumph Trophy in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1997 Triumph Trophy models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 27,932 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 P169 LOF, 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 29 years old, this Triumph Trophy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P169 LOF registered?

P169 LOF is a 1997 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 8 May 1997.

Is P169 LOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P169 LOF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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