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R282 PGC

1998 Triumph Daytona

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

25,361 mi
Last recorded25,361 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 PGC
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 25,361 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 24,900 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 24,896 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 23,974 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 23,246 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 21,943 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 21,513 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 20,903 miles

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

Brake disc(s) slightly scored both (3.2.A1l)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 20,069 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 20,069 miles

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

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 May 2014 19,322 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2014 19,322 miles

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

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 May 2013 17,945 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Inner Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 30 May 2012 17,185 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 May 2011 15,721 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 13,354 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 11,402 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 10,587 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 10,587 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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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R282 PGC is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 R282 PGC, 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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R282 PGC is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 8 January 1998.

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