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N247 SUT

1996 Triumph Trophy

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

62,509 mi
Last recorded62,509 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 1996 Triumph Trophy31,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN247 SUT
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 62,509 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 61,689 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 60,932 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Mar 2017 59,589 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 57,478 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 54,879 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 52,988 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 51,882 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 50,454 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 46,810 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 41,681 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2010 41,681 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 May 2009 40,171 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 39,333 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2007 35,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2006 31,446 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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N247 SUT is a 1996 Triumph Trophy in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N247 SUT, 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 N247 SUT registered?

N247 SUT is a 1996 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 12 June 1996.

Is N247 SUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N247 SUT shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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