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N899 LMR

1996 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,208 mi
Last recorded40,208 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Sprint26,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN899 LMR
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 40,208 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 40,140 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 39,899 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 39,362 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 38,872 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 38,434 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 37,923 miles

Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jun 2018 37,584 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 37,018 miles

engine noisey

Pass 28 Jun 2016 36,439 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 36,384 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 36,384 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 35,285 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 35,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 34,573 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 34,059 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 33,589 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 33,220 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2010 33,081 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2009 32,403 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 32,398 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 32,131 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 32,131 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 31,626 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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N899 LMR is a 1996 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N899 LMR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N899 LMR registered?

N899 LMR is a 1996 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 9 January 1996.

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The MOT history for N899 LMR shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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