MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,390 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Lower Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Front brake dragging slightly
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Slight weep from front fork seals (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Lower Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively Slight play in rear suspension bearing due to corrosion (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Front brake pad corrosion possibly causing separation
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension arm corrosion & slight play in bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leaking from sump plug
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Triumph Speed?
Based on 21,422 MOT tests across 3,997 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P290 ETV is a 1997 Triumph Speed in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 P290 ETV, 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 P290 ETV registered?
P290 ETV is a 1997 Triumph Speed, first registered on 1 March 1997.
Is P290 ETV safe to buy?
The MOT history for P290 ETV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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