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N379 BLV

1996 Triumph Trophy

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

33,151 mi
Last recorded33,151 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Trophy31,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN379 BLV
MakeTriumph
ModelTrophy
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 33,151 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 29,067 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 28,817 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 28,817 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated with oil (1.1.14 (b))

Fail 4 May 2017 28,813 miles

Offside Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Main stand broken

Pass 18 Mar 2016 27,404 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 26,670 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 26,661 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 25,702 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 24,766 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 24,766 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 24,016 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 22,697 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 17,654 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 17,654 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2008 11,724 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 11,201 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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N379 BLV is a 1996 Triumph Trophy in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 N379 BLV, 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 N379 BLV registered?

N379 BLV is a 1996 Triumph Trophy, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N379 BLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N379 BLV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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