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HF03 ENC

2003 Triumph Sprint RS

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

47,944 mi
Last recorded47,944 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Triumph Sprint RS29,125 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 ENC
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint RS
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc
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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 47,944 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake disc has some pitting from corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 47,944 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake disc has some pitting from corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2017 47,333 miles

Offside Rear osr outer brake pads close to legal

front tyre close to legal

Fail 13 May 2017 47,333 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Rear osr outer brake pads close to legal

front tyre close to legal

Pass 10 Jun 2015 47,310 miles

numberplate deteriated

Fail 8 Jun 2015 47,310 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

numberplate deteriated

Pass 21 May 2014 46,906 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 44,235 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 44,230 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2012 40,534 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 40,482 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil leak

throttle operation is notchy

Fail 11 Apr 2012 40,441 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Oil leak

throttle operation is notchy

Pass 3 May 2011 37,504 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 29,125 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 1 May 2010 29,125 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

unable to check headlight adjustment as not working

Fail 6 Aug 2009 29,125 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

left hand handle bar fowling fingers on tank

Pass 4 Aug 2008 29,125 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

r/h footpeg damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2007 19,451 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 16,543 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint RS?

Based on 1,029 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
875
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Headlamp aim too low 7
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 6
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 6
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HF03 ENC is a 2003 Triumph Sprint RS in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Sprint RS models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 29,125 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 RS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF03 ENC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Sprint RS typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Triumph Sprint RS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HF03 ENC is a 2003 Triumph Sprint RS, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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