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R281 WGC

1998 Triumph Daytona

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

26,619 mi
Last recorded26,619 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR281 WGC
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 26,619 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 24,723 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 23,107 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 22,598 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 21,299 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 20,243 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 1,932 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 17,363 miles

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

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

fuel tank drain blocked will cause water to enter tank

l/h front caliper starting to seize

Pass 23 Aug 2014 16,312 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 14,796 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 13,248 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 13,248 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 11,713 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 9,772 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 9,713 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 9,653 miles

Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 9,653 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 9,547 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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R281 WGC is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R281 WGC, 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 R281 WGC registered?

R281 WGC is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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