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N227 RJU

1996 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,513 mi
Last recorded67,513 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Sprint26,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN227 RJU
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 67,513 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 66,462 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 65,739 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 64,413 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2022 64,413 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 64,239 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 64,239 miles

Front Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 64,169 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 63,208 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 62,210 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 60,627 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 28,591 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 5 May 2011 28,554 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 27,421 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 26,881 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 26,881 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 22,402 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 22,402 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2006 19,824 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2006 19,824 miles

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

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

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

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

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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N227 RJU is a 1996 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N227 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 N227 RJU registered?

N227 RJU is a 1996 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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