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N430 VBU

1995 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

58,166 mi
Last recorded58,166 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 Triumph Sprint30,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN430 VBU
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 58,166 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 58,059 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 58,050 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 57,936 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach cord.

Pass 13 May 2020 57,341 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 55,555 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 54,754 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 50,476 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc(s) slightly scored disc face (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 50,476 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Outer Brake disc(s) excessively scored outer disc face and slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc(s) slightly scored disc face (3.2.A1l)

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% 1 of 2 bulbs inop (1.1.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 45,731 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2015 37,265 miles

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

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

one of two headlight low beam low

one ot two rear tail bulbs not lit

Pass 1 Apr 2014 29,376 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 29,259 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 29,013 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 28,888 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 28,298 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 28,077 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 27,644 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 27,380 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 26,969 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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N430 VBU is a 1995 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N430 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 31 years old, this Triumph Sprint is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N430 VBU registered?

N430 VBU is a 1995 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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