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N429 SKG

1996 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,110 mi
Last recorded55,110 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 1996 Triumph Sprint26,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN429 SKG
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 55,110 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 55,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 55,092 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 54,749 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 54,749 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 61,044 miles

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 58,456 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 56,363 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 55,391 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 54,517 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 52,193 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 49,575 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 49,462 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 49,462 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 47,808 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front o/s dip beam and side light not working

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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N429 SKG is a 1996 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 N429 SKG, 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 N429 SKG registered?

N429 SKG is a 1996 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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