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M40 TSS

1995 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

27,609 mi
Last recorded27,609 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 1995 Triumph Sprint30,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 TSS
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 27,609 miles

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 27,604 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust slightly loose heatshield loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 27,399 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 12 kgf deflection (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 27,399 miles

Headlamp aim too low lights incorrect when dip operated (dims lights massively) (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 12 kgf deflection (1.2.1 (e))

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

rear tyre misshaped and starting to lift tread

Pass 21 Sep 2016 26,084 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 25,036 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 25,036 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 23,642 miles

Front position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 20,931 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 20,643 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 19,625 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 18,822 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 18,125 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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M40 TSS is a 1995 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1995 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 30,858 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 M40 TSS, 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 31 years old, this Triumph Sprint is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M40 TSS registered?

M40 TSS is a 1995 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 11 April 1995.

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