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M57 KDW

1995 Triumph Sprint

Purple Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,835 mi
Last recorded44,835 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Triumph Sprint30,858 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM57 KDW
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 44,835 miles

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 44,250 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2022 44,247 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 44,239 miles

Rear Road spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component fractured linkage (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly deformed (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 44,137 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 44,133 miles

Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2005 39,560 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2005 39,560 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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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M57 KDW is a 1995 Triumph Sprint in Purple with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M57 KDW, 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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M57 KDW is a 1995 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 5 January 1995.

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