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LJ09 ETX

2009 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,711 mi
Last recorded48,711 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Triumph Sprint18,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 ETX
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 May 2022 48,711 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake caliper inadequately mounted insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush mono shock linkage (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 37,976 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyres through centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2020 30,985 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 30,953 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2019 30,924 miles

Stop lamp not working Front lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front 120/70-ZR17 Rd 5 worn down to 1.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Rear 180/55-ZR17 Rd 5 worn down to 1.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 19,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 9,863 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 27,042 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 25,655 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 23,487 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 23,036 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 22,893 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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LJ09 ETX is a 2009 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 18,222 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 LJ09 ETX, 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 17 years old, this Triumph Sprint is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ09 ETX registered?

LJ09 ETX is a 2009 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 3 April 2009.

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