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N206 RJU

1996 Triumph Sprint

Purple Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

59,109 mi
Last recorded59,109 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Triumph Sprint26,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN206 RJU
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2023 59,109 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 58,101 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 57,392 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 57,200 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 55,394 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 55,177 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 48,933 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 43,604 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 37,937 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 31,076 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 22,942 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 16,461 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 16,452 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2006 10,910 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 10,433 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 10,433 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2005 8,618 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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N206 RJU is a 1996 Triumph Sprint in Purple with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 N206 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 N206 RJU registered?

N206 RJU is a 1996 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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