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OY53 LKG

2003 Triumph Sprint

Silver Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,064 mi
Last recorded44,064 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Triumph Sprint20,859 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 LKG
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 44,064 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 43,606 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 43,076 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 42,619 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 42,065 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 41,240 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 40,136 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 40,136 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 43,057 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 39,873 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 37,873 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 36,146 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 32,668 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 32,668 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 27,761 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 27,761 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 25,733 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 23,815 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 LKG is a 2003 Triumph Sprint in Silver with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LKG, 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 LKG registered?

OY53 LKG is a 2003 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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