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MX03 DZT

2003 Triumph Sprint

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

54,698 mi
Last recorded54,698 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Triumph Sprint20,859 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 DZT
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 54,698 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 54,691 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 54,604 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 54,600 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 53,105 miles

cut in front and rear tyre

front tyre wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 18 Apr 2013 46,713 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 46,713 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2011 44,579 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 44,579 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 39,350 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 31,348 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 31,299 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2008 23,509 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2008 23,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 16,073 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 16,073 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 7,935 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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MX03 DZT is a 2003 Triumph Sprint in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 20,859 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 MX03 DZT, 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 23 years old, this Triumph Sprint is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MX03 DZT registered?

MX03 DZT is a 2003 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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