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N686 PAD

1996 Triumph Trophy

Green Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,028 mi
Last recorded83,028 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Trophy31,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN686 PAD
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 83,028 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 81,502 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 78,695 miles

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2022 76,879 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2022 76,879 miles

Horn not working sticking (7.7 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 73,514 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Aug 2020 71,429 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 69,575 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 64,819 miles

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 16 Aug 2017 60,381 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 54,983 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 54,983 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 51,898 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

front and rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 28 Aug 2014 48,095 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 46,032 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

nearside front disc has brake dust build up in vent holes

Fail 31 Aug 2013 46,032 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

nearside front disc has brake dust build up in vent holes

Pass 4 Aug 2012 43,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

front tyre worn slightly uneven across tread pattern

Pass 19 Aug 2011 41,043 miles

Offside Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 37,575 miles

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

front tyre wearing uneven in tread pattern

Pass 8 Aug 2009 35,437 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 33,087 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 31,707 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 26,743 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 25,081 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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N686 PAD is a 1996 Triumph Trophy in Green with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N686 PAD, 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.

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N686 PAD is a 1996 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 2 February 1996.

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