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LJ04 VCA

2004 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

32,273 mi
Last recorded32,273 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Sprint19,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 VCA
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 32,273 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both side has a leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 32,239 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 32,129 miles

Ignition barel has contact problems, replacement advised

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 32,040 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 31,946 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 30,990 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 28,658 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 28,157 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 27,580 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 27,578 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 25,898 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 25,898 miles

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 22,976 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 20,778 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing noisy but no movement.

Pass 20 Aug 2011 19,482 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 19,288 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 15,496 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 12,103 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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LJ04 VCA is a 2004 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2004 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 19,945 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 LJ04 VCA, 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 22 years old, this Triumph Sprint is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LJ04 VCA is a 2004 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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