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T286 LNV

1999 Triumph Trophy

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

38,638 mi
Last recorded38,638 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 1999 Triumph Trophy27,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT286 LNV
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 38,638 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 37,924 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 37,911 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected Eccentric locking device cracked (5.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2019 36,550 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 34,373 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 31,683 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 31,683 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 16 Jul 2016 27,180 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 27,177 miles

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

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 25,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Apr 2014 22,500 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 21,052 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 19,939 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 18,345 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 16,621 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 15,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 May 2008 13,442 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 10,332 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 10,102 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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T286 LNV is a 1999 Triumph Trophy in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 T286 LNV, 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 T286 LNV registered?

T286 LNV is a 1999 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 11 August 1999.

Is T286 LNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T286 LNV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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