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P850 DNU

1996 Triumph Unknown

Purple Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

20,064 mi
Last recorded20,064 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 1996 Triumph Unknown15,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP850 DNU
MakeTriumph
ModelUnknown
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 20,064 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 19,703 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 19,666 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 19,557 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 19,243 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 17,621 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 17,581 miles

Brake excessively binding STUCK ON (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 16,899 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))

How Reliable is the Triumph Unknown?

Based on 3,763 MOT tests across 2,269 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
286
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
2,269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 13
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
Direction indicators not working 6
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P850 DNU is a 1996 Triumph Unknown in Purple with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1996 Triumph Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 15,602 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Unknown fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 13 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P850 DNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 30 years old, this Triumph Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of P850 DNU?

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What year was P850 DNU registered?

P850 DNU is a 1996 Triumph Unknown, first registered on 12 September 1996.

Is P850 DNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P850 DNU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P850 DNU have outstanding finance?

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