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N79 MAM

1996 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,138 mi
Last recorded32,138 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 1996 Triumph Sprint26,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN79 MAM
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 32,138 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 32,138 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 30,698 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 30,557 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 30,557 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam right hand front (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 30,108 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 26,748 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 22,633 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 22,595 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 20,320 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 20,320 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 19,328 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 17,710 miles

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

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

rear tyre wear

Fail 28 Feb 2009 17,704 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

rear tyre wear

Fail 16 Feb 2008 16,713 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 16,713 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 14,939 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 13,806 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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N79 MAM is a 1996 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N79 MAM, 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 N79 MAM registered?

N79 MAM is a 1996 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 26 February 1996.

Is N79 MAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N79 MAM shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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