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N898 TBC

1996 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

25,592 mi
Last recorded25,592 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Triumph Sprint26,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN898 TBC
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2012 25,592 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 25,592 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 19,585 miles

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

One tail light not working

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

Riders foot rests slightly loose

Pass 17 Jul 2010 15,753 miles

one dip beam bulb not working

Pass 8 Jul 2009 11,148 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 6,729 miles

Chain guard missing

Front and rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 6,515 miles

Chain guard missing

Pass 17 Jul 2007 5,550 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 5,369 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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N898 TBC is a 1996 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N898 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 N898 TBC registered?

N898 TBC is a 1996 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 17 July 1996.

Is N898 TBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N898 TBC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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