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M495 MPL

1995 Triumph Sprint

Gold Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

37,617 mi
Last recorded37,617 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 1995 Triumph Sprint30,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM495 MPL
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 37,617 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 36,415 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 36,390 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 34,712 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 31,378 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 29,202 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 28,109 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2010 28,109 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2009 26,613 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 23,820 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 23,425 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 23,425 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2006 21,005 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 21,005 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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M495 MPL is a 1995 Triumph Sprint in Gold with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 M495 MPL, 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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M495 MPL is a 1995 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 20 June 1995.

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