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N972 VUJ

1996 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

38,049 mi
Last recorded38,049 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Sprint26,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN972 VUJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 38,049 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 37,014 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 35,422 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 35,422 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Stop lamp not working Front switch defective (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 32,644 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn BOTH (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 29,894 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 27,424 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 26,355 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 26,210 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 25,817 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 25,817 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 24,683 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 22,258 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 22,258 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 20,940 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 19,750 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 18,244 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 17,994 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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N972 VUJ is a 1996 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 N972 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 N972 VUJ registered?

N972 VUJ is a 1996 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 8 May 1996.

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