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P217 EOM

1997 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

18,197 mi
Last recorded18,197 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Triumph Sprint26,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP217 EOM
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 18,197 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 18,112 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 17,658 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 16,948 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 16,272 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 15,790 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 15,479 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 15,479 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 14,674 miles

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

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 14,176 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 13,920 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 13,814 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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P217 EOM is a 1997 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P217 EOM, 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 P217 EOM registered?

P217 EOM is a 1997 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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