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P202 XNJ

1997 Triumph Trident Sprint

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,304 mi
Last recorded34,304 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Triumph Trident Sprint29,267 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP202 XNJ
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident Sprint
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 34,304 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 33,663 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 33,663 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 33,187 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 33,187 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 31,798 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 31,796 miles

Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 30,901 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 29,887 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 29,004 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 27,137 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2008 27,137 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Centre Front Upper Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 24,659 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2007 24,659 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear brake perdal slightly bent

Pass 25 May 2006 23,193 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Trident Sprint?

Based on 1,029 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
718
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 22
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
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P202 XNJ is a 1997 Triumph Trident Sprint in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Triumph Trident Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 29,267 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 Trident Sprint fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P202 XNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Trident Sprint typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Triumph Trident Sprint is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P202 XNJ registered?

P202 XNJ is a 1997 Triumph Trident Sprint, first registered on 17 July 1997.

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