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N406 BLV

1996 Triumph Adventurer

Purple Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

5,289 mi
Last recorded5,289 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Triumph Adventurer14,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN406 BLV
MakeTriumph
ModelAdventurer
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 5,289 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 5,288 miles

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

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

Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 4,865 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 4,102 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 4,087 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 3,226 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 3,221 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 2,393 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 1,969 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 1,969 miles

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

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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N406 BLV is a 1996 Triumph Adventurer in Purple with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N406 BLV, 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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What year was N406 BLV registered?

N406 BLV is a 1996 Triumph Adventurer, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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