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1999 Triumph Trophy 1.2L Petrol · V138 DTY

V138 DTY

1999 Triumph Trophy (1.2L, petrol). First registered 15/10/1999. Recorded mileage 3,600 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
TRIUMPH TROPHY
Year / Origin
1999 · Worcester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 09/08/2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
3,600 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.2L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 09/08/2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1999
Engine
1180cc

V138 DTY Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2023
  • 3,600 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
25
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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V138 DTY Mileage History

  1. 11/05/20223,586 mi
  2. 08/08/20233,599 mi+13 mi
  3. 11/08/20233,600 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 11 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

V138 DTY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 13 Sept 2026, 11:47
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Triumph Trophy (V138 DTY) between May 2022 and August 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 11 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative front forks only have 1/4 travel before they go ver”; “Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))”.

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