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N319 BYD

1996 Triumph Trophy

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,490 mi
Last recorded38,490 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 1996 Triumph Trophy31,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN319 BYD
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 38,490 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2024 38,490 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test brake efficiency less than 27.5% overall (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2023 38,169 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2023 38,169 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 36,805 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 36,805 miles

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

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 34,536 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 34,536 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 33,214 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 32,924 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 32,915 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2016 32,505 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 32,027 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 31,197 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))

Pass 16 Aug 2012 30,110 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 26,379 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 22,516 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 19,709 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 18,159 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 17,737 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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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N319 BYD is a 1996 Triumph Trophy in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N319 BYD, 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

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What year was N319 BYD registered?

N319 BYD is a 1996 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N319 BYD safe to buy?

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