MOT Status
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23,355 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)
Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)
Rear Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)
How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint?
Based on 158,613 MOT tests across 12,829 vehicles.
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P229 JRP is a 1997 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 P229 JRP, 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 P229 JRP registered?
P229 JRP is a 1997 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P229 JRP safe to buy?
The MOT history for P229 JRP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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