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N315 BYD

1996 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

39,194 mi
Last recorded39,194 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Triumph Sprint26,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN315 BYD
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 39,194 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 36,967 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 34,922 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 32,318 miles

Chain guard missing

Fail 9 Jun 2011 32,158 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 27,412 miles

Rear brake reaction bar bushes slight wear

Pass 10 Jun 2009 27,143 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 26,908 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 26,908 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 26,643 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 25,909 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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N315 BYD is a 1996 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N315 BYD, 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 N315 BYD registered?

N315 BYD is a 1996 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 8 January 1996.

Is N315 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N315 BYD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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