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M479 OAW

1995 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

16,762 mi
Last recorded16,762 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Triumph Sprint30,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM479 OAW
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 16,762 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 16,758 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 16,754 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 16,742 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 16,500 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 16,474 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 16,378 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 16,364 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 16,191 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 15,942 miles

Clutch fluid leak.

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 15,829 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 15,726 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 15,474 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 14,827 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 14,066 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 13,631 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 12,590 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 12,590 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 May 2007 11,740 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 11,740 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2006 10,848 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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M479 OAW is a 1995 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 M479 OAW, 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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M479 OAW is a 1995 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 March 1995.

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