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N232 RJU

1996 Triumph Sprint

Purple Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

48,481 mi
Last recorded48,481 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Sprint26,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN232 RJU
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 48,481 miles

Offside Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 46,146 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 44,819 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 42,909 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 42,909 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2021 42,546 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 41,993 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 40,381 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 37,864 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 35,813 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 30,386 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 25,964 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 21,577 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 16,202 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 15,627 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 13,737 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 13,737 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 13,661 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 13,661 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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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N232 RJU is a 1996 Triumph Sprint in Purple with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 N232 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N232 RJU registered?

N232 RJU is a 1996 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N232 RJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N232 RJU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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