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N205 RJU

1996 Triumph Sprint

Purple Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

37,988 mi
Last recorded37,988 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Triumph Sprint26,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN205 RJU
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 37,988 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 36,504 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 36,459 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

tyre wearing out of shape.

Pass 1 Nov 2014 36,417 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 1 Nov 2014 36,407 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 19 Oct 2013 35,311 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 33,224 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 33,224 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 31,533 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 30,393 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 29,813 miles

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 26 May 2007 29,054 miles

Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 28,592 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

one rear light inoperative

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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N205 RJU is a 1996 Triumph Sprint in Purple with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N205 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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What year was N205 RJU registered?

N205 RJU is a 1996 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N205 RJU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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