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FY52 PNV

2002 Triumph Sprint

Silver Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

37,178 mi
Last recorded37,178 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Triumph Sprint22,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 PNV
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 37,178 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2024 37,167 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 36,587 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 35,702 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 35,696 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Front tyre worn below legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking Brake fluid leak from rear brake mastercylinder (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2021 33,638 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 32,029 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 65,597 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 65,001 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 64,992 miles

Brake component damaged and seriously reduced in strength front brake res (3.2.A1) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 61,440 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 61,440 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 55,170 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 28 Feb 2014 55,170 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Mar 2013 49,132 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 5 Mar 2013 49,132 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 1 Dec 2011 45,429 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 39,068 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 34,687 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 28,631 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 21,979 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 15,981 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 11,169 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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FY52 PNV is a 2002 Triumph Sprint in Silver with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FY52 PNV, 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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FY52 PNV is a 2002 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 12 December 2002.

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