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N387 TRW

1995 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,296 mi
Last recorded56,296 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 1995 Triumph Sprint30,858 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN387 TRW
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 56,296 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 56,296 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 52,083 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 52,083 miles

Inner Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened CALIPER PINS (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

FRONT BRAKE LEVER PIVOT WORN

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Nov 2017 50,023 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 49,508 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 48,721 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 48,071 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 47,163 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 46,449 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 45,229 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 43,819 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 43,773 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 41,505 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 39,115 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 38,238 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 38,238 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 35,078 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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N387 TRW is a 1995 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N387 TRW, 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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N387 TRW is a 1995 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 19 September 1995.

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