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N768 DTR

1996 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

36,830 mi
Last recorded36,830 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Sprint26,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN768 DTR
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 36,830 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 35,215 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 34,623 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 32,100 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 32,070 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 32,046 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 31,936 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 31,833 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 31,793 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 31,509 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 30,963 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 30,524 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 30,045 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2010 29,593 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2010 29,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 28,174 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2009 28,148 miles

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))

Pass 7 May 2008 26,447 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 26,422 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 24,977 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 24,977 miles

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

rear brake pads low

Pass 21 Sep 2005 24,650 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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N768 DTR is a 1996 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N768 DTR, 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 N768 DTR registered?

N768 DTR is a 1996 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 16 February 1996.

Is N768 DTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N768 DTR shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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