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N140 RJU

1996 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

39,064 mi
Last recorded39,064 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Triumph Sprint26,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN140 RJU
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 39,064 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 36,383 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 34,883 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 32,966 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 30,654 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

n/s rear foot rest has been repaired

o/s exhaust insecure

Pass 11 Jun 2011 29,721 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 27,979 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 26,549 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2008 26,490 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Offside Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 25,970 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 25,811 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint?

Based on 158,613 MOT tests across 12,829 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
1,051
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
12,829
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,971
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,275
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 912
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 604
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 520
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N140 RJU is a 1996 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1996 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 26,860 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Sprint fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,971 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N140 RJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Sprint typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 30 years old, this Triumph Sprint is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N140 RJU is a 1996 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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