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N228 RJU

1996 Triumph Sprint

Purple Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

26,019 mi
Last recorded26,019 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Triumph Sprint26,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN228 RJU
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 26,019 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 25,360 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 25,287 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 25,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.2.B2a) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Jun 2008 25,278 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 25,199 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 24,952 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 24,947 miles

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

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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N228 RJU is a 1996 Triumph Sprint in Purple with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N228 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 N228 RJU registered?

N228 RJU is a 1996 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N228 RJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N228 RJU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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