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N857 TBC

1996 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,564 mi
Last recorded49,564 miles
Recorded on25 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Triumph Sprint26,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN857 TBC
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 May 2013 49,564 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 25 May 2013 49,564 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 49,386 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 48,911 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 48,578 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 47,651 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 40,603 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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N857 TBC is a 1996 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N857 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 N857 TBC registered?

N857 TBC is a 1996 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 24 June 1996.

Is N857 TBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N857 TBC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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