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P26 BBC

1996 Triumph Adventurer

Gold Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

25,893 mi
Last recorded25,893 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Adventurer14,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP26 BBC
MakeTriumph
ModelAdventurer
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 25,893 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 24,803 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 24,803 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2024 24,525 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2023 24,293 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 23,914 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 23,857 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 23,855 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 23,723 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 23,674 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 23,654 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 23,622 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 23,413 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 23,191 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 23,190 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 26 May 2012 23,081 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 23,051 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 23,051 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 22,899 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 22,685 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 29 Jul 2006 22,653 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

How Reliable is the Triumph Adventurer?

Based on 7,268 MOT tests across 617 vehicles.

86.8%
Pass Rate
421
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 63
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 50
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 49
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 45
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 26
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P26 BBC is a 1996 Triumph Adventurer in Gold with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Triumph Adventurer models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 14,977 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 Adventurer fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P26 BBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Adventurer typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Triumph Adventurer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P26 BBC registered?

P26 BBC is a 1996 Triumph Adventurer, first registered on 5 August 1996.

Is P26 BBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P26 BBC shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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