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AO02 SDZ

2002 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

22,682 mi
Last recorded22,682 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Triumph Sprint22,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 SDZ
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 22,682 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 21,781 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 21,687 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 21,493 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 21,469 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Aug 2020 21,401 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 21,313 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 21,133 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 21,086 miles

Front tyre worn unevenly.

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jul 2016 20,878 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 20,872 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 20,705 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 20,396 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 16,949 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 16,572 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 12,825 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 9,645 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 9,630 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 7,830 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 7,151 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 6,266 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint?

Based on 158,613 MOT tests across 12,829 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
1,051
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
12,829
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,971
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,275
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 912
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 604
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 520
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AO02 SDZ is a 2002 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2002 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 22,022 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Sprint fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,971 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO02 SDZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Sprint typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 24 years old, this Triumph Sprint is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO02 SDZ registered?

AO02 SDZ is a 2002 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 July 2002.

Is AO02 SDZ safe to buy?

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