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P133 XTL

1997 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,450 mi
Last recorded42,450 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Triumph Sprint26,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP133 XTL
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2017 42,450 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 41,510 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 41,504 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 41,211 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 40,950 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 40,632 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 39,470 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 38,047 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 33,214 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 31,362 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 21,210 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 20,453 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 17,520 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 16,566 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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P133 XTL is a 1997 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 26,222 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P133 XTL, 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 29 years old, this Triumph Sprint is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P133 XTL registered?

P133 XTL is a 1997 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P133 XTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P133 XTL shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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