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M796 VYB

1995 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,503 mi
Last recorded96,503 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1995 Triumph Sprint30,858 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM796 VYB
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 96,503 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion oil leak (2.3.3)

Pass 25 May 2016 96,498 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 96,494 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2015 96,492 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 94,860 miles

Front Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2012 94,860 miles

Front Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Lower Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2012 94,841 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2011 92,866 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 92,859 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2009 87,943 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 79,124 miles

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

chain dry of oil

Fail 26 Mar 2008 79,055 miles

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

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

chain dry of oil

Pass 31 Mar 2007 76,455 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 73,356 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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M796 VYB is a 1995 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 M796 VYB, 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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M796 VYB is a 1995 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 4 May 1995.

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