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M217 JBC

1994 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,467 mi
Last recorded31,467 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2010
Typical for 1994 Triumph Sprint32,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM217 JBC
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2010 31,467 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 30,061 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 28,911 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 28,042 miles

Offside Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2007 28,042 miles

Offside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement due to excessive wear (3.2.A1i)

Centre stand stiff in operation

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

This is the result of a Quality Check carried out by a VOSA Examiner.

Fail 13 Apr 2007 28,042 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

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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M217 JBC is a 1994 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 32,714 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 M217 JBC, 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 32 years old, this Triumph Sprint is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M217 JBC registered?

M217 JBC is a 1994 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 8 November 1994.

Is M217 JBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M217 JBC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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