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P321 BCN

1997 Triumph Trophy

Red Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,156 mi
Last recorded87,156 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Triumph Trophy27,932 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP321 BCN
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 87,156 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened stanchions (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear tyre has slightly uneven wear

Pass 7 Apr 2018 81,743 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 81,743 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 72,879 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2017 72,879 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 64,906 miles

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

Rear slight bind on rear wheel

Pass 17 Apr 2015 58,310 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 58,310 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 50,042 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 45,764 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 45,759 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2012 42,139 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 42,139 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 40,351 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 35,650 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 30,546 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 26,751 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 16,445 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 12,322 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2006 12,322 miles

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

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

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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P321 BCN is a 1997 Triumph Trophy in Red with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P321 BCN, 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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P321 BCN is a 1997 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 19 March 1997.

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