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N889 WGR

1996 Triumph Adventurer

Purple Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

25,690 mi
Last recorded25,690 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Adventurer14,977 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN889 WGR
MakeTriumph
ModelAdventurer
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 25,690 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 25,690 miles

Stop lamp not working control 1 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 24,283 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 20,415 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 16,328 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2007 16,283 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 1,301 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Adventurer?

Based on 7,268 MOT tests across 617 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
421
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 63
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 50
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 49
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 26
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N889 WGR is a 1996 Triumph Adventurer in Purple with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Triumph Adventurer models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 14,977 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 Adventurer fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N889 WGR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Adventurer typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Triumph Adventurer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N889 WGR registered?

N889 WGR is a 1996 Triumph Adventurer, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N889 WGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N889 WGR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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