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N474 KWX

1996 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,471 mi
Last recorded47,471 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Sprint26,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN474 KWX
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 47,471 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 50,037 miles

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 50,014 miles

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 48,188 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 47,569 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 46,684 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 45,233 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 44,373 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 44,373 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 44,016 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 5 May 2015 43,529 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 42,928 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 May 2013 41,601 miles

front tyre worn. (borderline pass).

Pass 11 May 2012 40,341 miles

front tyre getting low on tread

rear shock absorber weak

Pass 13 May 2011 38,980 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 May 2010 36,636 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 36,077 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear brake binding slightly

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 27,311 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 27,297 miles

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

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 21,599 miles

Nearside Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 20 May 2006 19,936 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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N474 KWX is a 1996 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 N474 KWX, 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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N474 KWX is a 1996 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 26 June 1996.

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