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M879 LPK

1995 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,912 mi
Last recorded42,912 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 1995 Triumph Sprint30,858 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM879 LPK
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 42,912 miles

front wheel not true

Pass 12 Aug 2017 37,067 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 33,037 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 31,790 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 31,213 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 31,177 miles

Front 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 30 Apr 2013 28,997 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 28,997 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 28,204 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 28,204 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 28,174 miles

One rack bolt loose

Slight rust pitting on fork stanchions

Fail 3 Sep 2009 28,174 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside headlamp dip beam not working

One rack bolt loose

Slight rust pitting on fork stanchions

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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M879 LPK is a 1995 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M879 LPK, 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 M879 LPK registered?

M879 LPK is a 1995 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 3 April 1995.

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