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R299 PGC

1998 Triumph Trophy

Red Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,808 mi
Last recorded26,808 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trophy27,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 PGC
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 26,808 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 26,808 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2010 25,646 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 24,234 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 22,796 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 20,128 miles

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 20,128 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 17,431 miles

right hand dipbeam headlamp has no pattern

right hand foot peg loose

Pass 20 Apr 2006 17,050 miles

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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R299 PGC is a 1998 Triumph Trophy in Red with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Triumph Trophy models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 27,882 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 R299 PGC, 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 28 years old, this Triumph Trophy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R299 PGC registered?

R299 PGC is a 1998 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R299 PGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R299 PGC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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