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N533 LTL

1996 Triumph Trophy

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

45,469 mi
Last recorded45,469 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2020
Typical for 1996 Triumph Trophy31,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN533 LTL
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2020 45,469 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2020 45,469 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 43,854 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 41,452 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 41,452 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 39,427 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 36,615 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 34,118 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 32,224 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 32,025 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 31,799 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 31,791 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2013 31,785 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 31,561 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 31,561 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 31,424 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Trophy?

Based on 47,093 MOT tests across 4,717 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
914
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
4,717
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 694
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 631
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 549
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 438
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 421
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N533 LTL is a 1996 Triumph Trophy in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Triumph Trophy models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 31,264 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 Trophy fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 694 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N533 LTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Trophy typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 30 years old, this Triumph Trophy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N533 LTL registered?

N533 LTL is a 1996 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 15 January 1996.

Is N533 LTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N533 LTL shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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