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N420 LAF

1996 Triumph Trophy

Green Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,595 mi
Last recorded57,595 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2007
Typical for 1996 Triumph Trophy31,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN420 LAF
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2007 57,595 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 56,487 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 56,474 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake pedal attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Trophy?

Based on 47,093 MOT tests across 4,717 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
914
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
4,717
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 694
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 631
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 549
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 438
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 421
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N420 LAF is a 1996 Triumph Trophy in Green with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Triumph Trophy models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 31,264 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 Trophy fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 694 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N420 LAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Trophy typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 30 years old, this Triumph Trophy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N420 LAF registered?

N420 LAF is a 1996 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is N420 LAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N420 LAF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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