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N306 FOT

1996 Triumph Adventurer

Gold Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

31,851 mi
Last recorded31,851 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Adventurer14,977 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN306 FOT
MakeTriumph
ModelAdventurer
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 31,851 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 31,649 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 31,360 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 31,354 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2023 31,101 miles

Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 30,661 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 30,090 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 28,824 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 28,097 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 27,542 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 27,541 miles

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

Pillion seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2017 27,245 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 May 2016 26,770 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 3 May 2016 26,762 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 7 May 2015 25,686 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 May 2014 24,604 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 24,596 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 23,756 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 23,348 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 23,338 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 22,992 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 22,992 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 21,249 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 21,249 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 15,287 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 15,287 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2007 10,431 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Adventurer?

Based on 7,268 MOT tests across 617 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
421
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 63
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 50
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 49
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 26
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N306 FOT is a 1996 Triumph Adventurer in Gold with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 1996 Triumph Adventurer models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 14,977 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 Adventurer fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N306 FOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Adventurer typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Triumph Adventurer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N306 FOT is a 1996 Triumph Adventurer, first registered on 14 March 1996.

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