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N273 LRT

1996 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

31,479 mi
Last recorded31,479 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Triumph Sprint26,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN273 LRT
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 31,479 miles

1 bulb out of 2 for postion light not workin

1 out of 2 headlight not working on dipped beam

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front tyre getting close to wear marker limit

rear brake pads getting low on material

rear shock spring corroding

Pass 1 Jul 2011 31,269 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 30,774 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 30,774 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2009 29,833 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 29,296 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 29,296 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2007 27,998 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 27,998 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2006 25,714 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 25,619 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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N273 LRT is a 1996 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N273 LRT, 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 N273 LRT registered?

N273 LRT is a 1996 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 25 May 1996.

Is N273 LRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N273 LRT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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