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M48 FWK

1995 Triumph Sprint

Purple Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,572 mi
Last recorded28,572 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Triumph Sprint30,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM48 FWK
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 28,572 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 26,254 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 25,048 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 25,009 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 23,376 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 21,305 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 20,865 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 20,715 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 20,302 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 16,584 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 16,584 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 15,209 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 14,892 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 14,369 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 10,819 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 10,322 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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M48 FWK is a 1995 Triumph Sprint in Purple with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M48 FWK, 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 M48 FWK registered?

M48 FWK is a 1995 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 11 July 1995.

Is M48 FWK safe to buy?

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