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N229 RJU

1996 Triumph Sprint

Purple Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,526 mi
Last recorded28,526 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 1996 Triumph Sprint26,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN229 RJU
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 28,526 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 28,509 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2021 28,452 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 25,554 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 25,554 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 21,308 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 21,268 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 21,259 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 20,900 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 20,698 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 20,044 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 19,474 miles

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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N229 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 75%.

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 N229 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 N229 RJU registered?

N229 RJU is a 1996 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N229 RJU safe to buy?

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