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N359 EFC

1995 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

65,137 mi
Last recorded65,137 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Triumph Sprint30,858 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN359 EFC
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 65,137 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 64,857 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 63,955 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 63,955 miles

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 63,417 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 63,417 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2019 62,357 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2018 61,507 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 60,680 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 60,122 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 60,000 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 56,299 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 56,299 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 51,305 miles

Nearside Front position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Offside Front position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 50,464 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 50,464 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 49,321 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 2 May 2009 48,531 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 48,486 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 47,231 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 10 Apr 2008 47,186 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fairing insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 Apr 2007 46,419 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 46,382 miles

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

Front position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 45,074 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 45,070 miles

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

Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

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

rear brake anchor arm has free play

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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N359 EFC is a 1995 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1995 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 30,858 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 N359 EFC, 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 31 years old, this Triumph Sprint is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N359 EFC is a 1995 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 September 1995.

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