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N425 VBU

1996 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,632 mi
Last recorded19,632 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Triumph Sprint26,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN425 VBU
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 19,632 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 19,632 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 19,421 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 18,046 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 16,662 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 16,579 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 16,579 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 16,549 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 16,012 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 11,639 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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N425 VBU is a 1996 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N425 VBU, 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 N425 VBU registered?

N425 VBU is a 1996 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is N425 VBU safe to buy?

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