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N988 PWL

1996 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,285 mi
Last recorded20,285 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Triumph Sprint26,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN988 PWL
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 20,285 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 200,231 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 20,021 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 15,973 miles

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 15,973 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 17,170 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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N988 PWL is a 1996 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N988 PWL, 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 N988 PWL registered?

N988 PWL is a 1996 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N988 PWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N988 PWL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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