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OY53 LJE

2003 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,293 mi
Last recorded50,293 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Triumph Sprint20,859 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 LJE
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 50,293 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 50,293 miles

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 38,972 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 38,972 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 30,100 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 26,885 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 14,956 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 6,738 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 5,643 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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OY53 LJE is a 2003 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OY53 LJE, 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 OY53 LJE registered?

OY53 LJE is a 2003 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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