TRIUMPH 1996 · 0.9L PETROL

The vehicle currently holds a clean roadworthiness status following a successful pass in December 2024 at 46,774 miles. This result indicates an improving maintenance trend compared to the previous year, where multiple mechanical defects were identified. The transition from a failure in September 2023 to a clean pass suggests that the current owner addressed the critical safety and emissions issues related to the braking system and the exhaust assembly. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a thirty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,559 miles per year. Data shows a significant gap of 3,957 miles covered between August 2022 and September 2023, followed by only 1,711 miles between September 2023 and December 2024. While low mileage generally reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, the long intervals of standing between tests can lead to the degradation of rubber components, perished seals, and corrosion on braking surfaces. A buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of the front wheel bearings, as the tester flagged slight play in September 2023. Although the vehicle passed the subsequent test, bearings on low-mileage older cars often suffer from grease breakdown or surface pitting during disuse. The rear brake discs should also be examined for continued pitting or scoring, as the previous failure noted they were worn and scored alongside thin pads. Additionally, the exhaust silencers should be checked for structural corrosion to ensure the minor leak identified in 2023 has been permanently rectified rather than merely masked.