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LX55 EEG

2005 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,511 mi
Last recorded45,511 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 EEG
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 45,511 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2025 45,511 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect TOO SMALL (0.1 (c))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 45,504 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 45,365 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 45,174 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort front brakes have slight runout (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively rear brake binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear pad on piston side is down to 1mm (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 43,288 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 41,928 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 41,258 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 40,721 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 39,745 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 38,023 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 36,030 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 32,908 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 31,095 miles

nail in rear tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2010 28,747 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 26,981 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 16,424 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 16,423 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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LX55 EEG is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 21,008 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 LX55 EEG, 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 21 years old, this Triumph Sprint is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LX55 EEG registered?

LX55 EEG is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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