MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,139 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint?
Based on 158,613 MOT tests across 12,829 vehicles.
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R296 XHY is a 1996 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R296 XHY, 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 R296 XHY registered?
R296 XHY is a 1996 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is R296 XHY safe to buy?
The MOT history for R296 XHY shows 12 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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