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N310 FOT

1996 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,472 mi
Last recorded16,472 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 1996 Triumph Sprint26,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN310 FOT
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 16,472 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2017 14,216 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 14,216 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 8 Oct 2015 11,818 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 11,779 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 11,603 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 11,534 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 11,357 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 11,127 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 10,865 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 10,364 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 10,361 miles

Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 10,023 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 9,987 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 9,984 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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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N310 FOT is a 1996 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N310 FOT, 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 N310 FOT registered?

N310 FOT is a 1996 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is N310 FOT safe to buy?

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