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EO52 LJY

2002 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

48,762 mi
Last recorded48,762 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Triumph Sprint22,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 LJY
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 48,762 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 48,628 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 48,604 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 47,797 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 47,779 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear brake fluid on lower limit

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 47,526 miles

Front tyre slightly low pressure

Nearside Rear indicator slightly faded

Offside Rear indicator slightly faded

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 11 Sep 2014 46,871 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 46,863 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 44,929 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 42,278 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 6 May 2011 36,822 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 34,363 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 25,129 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 23,340 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 21,393 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 27 Feb 2007 21,393 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 17 Dec 2005 14,519 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 14,467 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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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EO52 LJY is a 2002 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EO52 LJY, 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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EO52 LJY is a 2002 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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