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N505 CON

1996 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,786 mi
Last recorded66,786 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Triumph Sprint26,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN505 CON
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2009 66,786 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 38,486 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2008 38,486 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 38,392 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 38,392 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 37,686 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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N505 CON is a 1996 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N505 CON, 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 N505 CON registered?

N505 CON is a 1996 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N505 CON safe to buy?

The MOT history for N505 CON shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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