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N964 VUJ

1996 Triumph Sprint

Purple Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

17,916 mi
Last recorded17,916 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Sprint26,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN964 VUJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 17,916 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 17,101 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 16,392 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 15,800 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

front brake discs have slight runout

Pass 18 Feb 2022 14,229 miles

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

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

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Feb 2021 11,424 miles

tight spot in drive chain

Fail 18 Feb 2021 11,422 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp light intensity reduced only one bulb working on dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 9,918 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 8,954 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 5,467 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 4,695 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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N964 VUJ is a 1996 Triumph Sprint in Purple with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N964 VUJ, 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 N964 VUJ registered?

N964 VUJ is a 1996 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 17 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N964 VUJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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