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1996 Triumph 0.7L Petrol · N315 BLV

N315 BLV

1996 Triumph (0.7L, petrol). First registered 16 Apr 1996. Recorded mileage 45,451 miles. MOT valid until 06 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.

Make & Model
TRIUMPH
Year / Origin
1996 · Newcastle
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 06 Aug 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
Recorded Mileage
45,451 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 0.7L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 06 Aug 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Oct 2026
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1996
Engine
749cc
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N315 BLV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2026
  • 45,451 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

N315 BLV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 25 Sept 2026, 02:13
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Triumph Unknown (N315 BLV) between August 2023 and August 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 08 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.

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N315 BLV Mileage History

  1. 29/08/202345,215 mi
  2. 10/10/202345,229 mi+14 mi
  3. 27/03/202545,242 mi+13 mi
  4. 02/04/202545,242 mi
  5. 08/08/202645,451 mi+209 mi

Average of roughly 80 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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