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N782 PNL

1996 Triumph Sprint

Purple Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

32,737 mi
Last recorded32,737 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Triumph Sprint26,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN782 PNL
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 32,737 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 32,737 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 31,485 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 31,137 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 30,556 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 30,069 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 26,763 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 23,365 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 22,575 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 22,575 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 5 May 2007 21,560 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 19,244 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 19,172 miles

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

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

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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N782 PNL is a 1996 Triumph Sprint in Purple with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N782 PNL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N782 PNL registered?

N782 PNL is a 1996 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N782 PNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N782 PNL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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