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N276 FRH

1996 Triumph Trophy

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

34,383 mi
Last recorded34,383 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Trophy31,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN276 FRH
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 34,383 miles

suspension corroded

Fail 15 May 2026 34,383 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to rear bind (1.2.1 (g))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

corroded suspension components

Pass 9 May 2025 33,452 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear excess travel on rear brake lever

dash clocks insecure

Pass 5 May 2024 32,320 miles
Fail 5 May 2024 32,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 31,064 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 31,047 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 31,039 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 30,913 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 30,913 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 30,894 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 30,894 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 30,809 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 30,421 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 30,255 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 29,893 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 29,042 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 29,042 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 27,981 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 27,552 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 27,552 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 14 Sep 2007 25,107 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 16,046 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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N276 FRH is a 1996 Triumph Trophy in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 N276 FRH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N276 FRH?

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What year was N276 FRH registered?

N276 FRH is a 1996 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N276 FRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N276 FRH shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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