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N814 TBC

1996 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,438 mi
Last recorded17,438 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 1996 Triumph Sprint26,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN814 TBC
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 17,438 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 16,289 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 15,134 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 15,128 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 15,055 miles

Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 15,055 miles

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

Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling chain adjustment not straight (2.4 (a))

Pass 19 May 2017 14,981 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 19 May 2017 14,981 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 20 May 2016 14,764 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 14,752 miles

Horn slightly quiet

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear tyre cracked

Speedo drive not located correctly

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake calipers contaminated with oil

Fail 30 Jun 2014 14,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Horn slightly quiet

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear tyre cracked

Speedo drive not located correctly

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front brake calipers contaminated with oil

Pass 21 Apr 2011 14,635 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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N814 TBC is a 1996 Triumph Sprint in Red 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 N814 TBC, 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 N814 TBC registered?

N814 TBC is a 1996 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 17 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N814 TBC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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