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N801 XAV

1996 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,819 mi
Last recorded24,819 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 1996 Triumph Sprint26,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN801 XAV
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 24,819 miles

Central Rear rear tyre has slight damage in center of tread

Chain guard missing ()

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 24,816 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear rear tyre has slight damage in center of tread

Chain guard missing ()

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2016 33,472 miles

1xbrake/s/lamp rear inop replace/slight bind front /rear wheel

Pass 9 Jul 2013 33,469 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 33,432 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 33,406 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 28,778 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 28,778 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 26,221 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 23,724 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 23,419 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 22,936 miles

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

evedence of slight oil contamination of o/s front brake

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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N801 XAV is a 1996 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N801 XAV, 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 N801 XAV registered?

N801 XAV is a 1996 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 23 April 1996.

Is N801 XAV safe to buy?

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