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R179 LCG

1998 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,132 mi
Last recorded31,132 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 LCG
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 31,132 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 31,132 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Front lever (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2021 30,952 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 30,717 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 30,247 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 29,648 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 29,648 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 28,654 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 22 May 2010 26,653 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 28,639 miles

Offside Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 28,226 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 26,671 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Daytona?

Based on 136,043 MOT tests across 13,242 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
660
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
13,242
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,695
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 925
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 777
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 759
Headlamp aim too low 534
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R179 LCG is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Triumph Daytona models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 21,167 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 Daytona fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,695 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R179 LCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Daytona typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Triumph Daytona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R179 LCG registered?

R179 LCG is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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