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N226 GHG

1996 Triumph Trophy

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

29,375 mi
Last recorded29,375 miles
Recorded on11 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Triumph Trophy31,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN226 GHG
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2012 29,375 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 1 May 2012 28,442 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 May 2011 28,442 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 28,416 miles

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 25,801 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 25,801 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2009 23,208 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 21,686 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 31 May 2007 21,070 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 20,522 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Trophy?

Based on 47,093 MOT tests across 4,717 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
914
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
4,717
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 694
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 631
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 549
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 438
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 421
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N226 GHG is a 1996 Triumph Trophy in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1996 Triumph Trophy models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 31,264 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 Trophy fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 694 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N226 GHG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Trophy typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 30 years old, this Triumph Trophy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N226 GHG registered?

N226 GHG is a 1996 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 13 March 1996.

Is N226 GHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N226 GHG shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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