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N385 TRW

1995 Triumph Speed

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,129 mi
Last recorded18,129 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 1995 Triumph Speed27,290 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN385 TRW
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2010 18,129 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 16,079 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 16,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 13,511 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed?

Based on 21,422 MOT tests across 3,997 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
774
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
3,997
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 72
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 67
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 55
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 40
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N385 TRW is a 1995 Triumph Speed in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Triumph Speed models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 27,290 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 Speed fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N385 TRW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 31 years old, this Triumph Speed is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N385 TRW registered?

N385 TRW is a 1995 Triumph Speed, first registered on 31 August 1995.

Is N385 TRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N385 TRW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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