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R285 WGC

1998 Triumph Daytona

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

16,075 mi
Last recorded16,075 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Triumph Daytona21,167 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 WGC
MakeTriumph
ModelDaytona
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 16,075 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 15,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 14,048 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 12,630 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 10,359 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 9,335 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 8,191 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 8,181 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 8,137 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 6,771 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 4,753 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 4,753 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 2,506 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 2,432 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 2,364 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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R285 WGC is a 1998 Triumph Daytona in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 R285 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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R285 WGC is a 1998 Triumph Daytona, first registered on 17 June 1998.

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