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N226 RJU

1996 Triumph Sprint

Purple Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

28,180 mi
Last recorded28,180 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Triumph Sprint26,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN226 RJU
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 28,180 miles

Rear 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 2 Jun 2015 27,876 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 27,876 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

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

Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2014 27,496 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 27,458 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 27,141 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 25,286 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 22,804 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 20,862 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 17,792 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 12,880 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 11,808 miles

Drive chain slightly rusty and Dry....

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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N226 RJU is a 1996 Triumph Sprint in Purple with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 N226 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 N226 RJU registered?

N226 RJU is a 1996 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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