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P199 YLJ

1996 Triumph Sprint

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,186 mi
Last recorded11,186 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Triumph Sprint26,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP199 YLJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 11,186 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 26 May 2012 9,621 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 9,137 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 9,137 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 May 2010 7,829 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 6,785 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 5,715 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 4,498 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 4,246 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 4,217 miles

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

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

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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P199 YLJ is a 1996 Triumph Sprint in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 26,860 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 P199 YLJ, 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 30 years old, this Triumph Sprint is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P199 YLJ?

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What year was P199 YLJ registered?

P199 YLJ is a 1996 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 21 October 1996.

Is P199 YLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P199 YLJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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