MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,535 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
NO LIGHTS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST
Offside Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel hand lever (1.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Triumph Speed?
Based on 21,422 MOT tests across 3,997 vehicles.
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S298 LJF is a 1999 Triumph Speed in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1999 Triumph Speed models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 24,827 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 Speed fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S298 LJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Triumph Speed typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 27 years old, this Triumph Speed is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was S298 LJF registered?
S298 LJF is a 1999 Triumph Speed, first registered on 5 February 1999.
Is S298 LJF safe to buy?
The MOT history for S298 LJF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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