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OV52 UHM

2003 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,994 mi
Last recorded75,994 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Triumph Sprint20,859 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 UHM
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 75,994 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 75,994 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2017 73,968 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 73,968 miles

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

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 68,991 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 68,591 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 68,038 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 66,436 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 66,273 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 59,045 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 52,405 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 52,307 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 44,464 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 36,083 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 27,454 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 20,087 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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OV52 UHM is a 2003 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV52 UHM, 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 OV52 UHM registered?

OV52 UHM is a 2003 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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