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N950 UPA

1996 Triumph Trophy

Green Petrol 1180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,284 mi
Last recorded38,284 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Triumph Trophy31,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN950 UPA
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,180cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 38,284 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 38,266 miles

NAIL IN REAR TYRE

Fail 17 Oct 2013 38,266 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

NAIL IN REAR TYRE

Pass 19 Oct 2012 38,022 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 37,898 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 37,821 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 37,787 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 37,704 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 37,658 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Trophy?

Based on 47,093 MOT tests across 4,717 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
914
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
4,717
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 694
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 631
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 549
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 438
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 421
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N950 UPA is a 1996 Triumph Trophy in Green with a 1,180cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Triumph Trophy models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 31,264 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 Trophy fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 694 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N950 UPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Trophy typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 30 years old, this Triumph Trophy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N950 UPA?

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What year was N950 UPA registered?

N950 UPA is a 1996 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 24 January 1996.

Is N950 UPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N950 UPA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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