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T157 RFS

1999 Triumph Trophy

Blue Petrol 1188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,662 mi
Last recorded52,662 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Triumph Trophy27,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT157 RFS
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,188cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 52,662 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 52,637 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 52,036 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 50,650 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 48,555 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 43,809 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 32,091 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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T157 RFS is a 1999 Triumph Trophy in Blue with a 1,188cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1999 Triumph Trophy models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 27,952 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 T157 RFS, 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 27 years old, this Triumph Trophy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was T157 RFS registered?

T157 RFS is a 1999 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 15 April 1999.

Is T157 RFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for T157 RFS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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