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N234 RJU

1996 Triumph Sprint

Purple Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

26,056 mi
Last recorded26,056 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 1996 Triumph Sprint26,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN234 RJU
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 26,056 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 26,046 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 26,037 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 26,037 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 26,190 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 26,190 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 25,978 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 25,978 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2015 25,972 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 25,556 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 24,191 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 23,177 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 19,388 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 18,311 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 17,631 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2006 16,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 16,707 miles

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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N234 RJU is a 1996 Triumph Sprint in Purple with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N234 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 N234 RJU registered?

N234 RJU is a 1996 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N234 RJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N234 RJU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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