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T42 PBA

1999 Triumph Trophy

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,575 mi
Last recorded14,575 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Triumph Trophy27,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT42 PBA
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 14,575 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 13,294 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 13,165 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2009 132,165 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 13,155 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 13,155 miles

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

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

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

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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T42 PBA is a 1999 Triumph Trophy in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 T42 PBA, 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 T42 PBA registered?

T42 PBA is a 1999 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 12 May 1999.

Is T42 PBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T42 PBA shows 6 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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