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N445 VTT

1996 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

23,393 mi
Last recorded23,393 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 1996 Triumph Sprint26,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN445 VTT
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 23,393 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 23,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 21,891 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 21,406 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 2,726 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 2,726 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded master cylinder (3.2.A1h)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 19,750 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 19,750 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 18,339 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 18,339 miles

Offside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2005 15,642 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 15,642 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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

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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N445 VTT is a 1996 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N445 VTT, 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 N445 VTT registered?

N445 VTT is a 1996 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 12 April 1996.

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