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N309 JWL

1996 Triumph Trophy

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,111 mi
Last recorded65,111 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Triumph Trophy31,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN309 JWL
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 65,111 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 65,106 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 64,320 miles

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 63,756 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 63,756 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2016 63,753 miles

Centre Front Upper Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Centre Front Upper Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 63,465 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 63,083 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 63,083 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 62,890 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 62,857 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii))

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2007 61,544 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 61,544 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 56,002 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 56,002 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 55,969 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

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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N309 JWL is a 1996 Triumph Trophy in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N309 JWL, 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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N309 JWL is a 1996 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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