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N678 PAD

1996 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

66,585 mi
Last recorded66,585 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Sprint26,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN678 PAD
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 66,585 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

throttle assembly is loose on the bar but operating as it should

Fail 27 Nov 2025 66,585 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

throttle assembly is loose on the bar but operating as it should

Pass 5 Oct 2024 63,156 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 60,531 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 53,872 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 53,625 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension is a little tight to compress making it slightly slow to operate.

Pass 7 Aug 2020 52,596 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 52,494 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 52,402 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 52,050 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 51,391 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 50,370 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 49,732 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 48,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 47,088 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 47,088 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 43,461 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 43,461 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 39,376 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 39,376 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 37,911 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 33,394 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 33,357 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 31,781 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 31,781 miles

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2005 29,314 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 29,314 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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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N678 PAD is a 1996 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 N678 PAD, 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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N678 PAD is a 1996 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 13 January 1996.

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