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P283 SNG

1997 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,462 mi
Last recorded68,462 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Triumph Sprint26,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP283 SNG
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 68,462 miles

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

Front Brake slightly binding

Fail 14 Jan 2017 68,462 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Front Brake slightly binding

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

Rear Tyre squaring off but still above legal limit

Pass 7 Jun 2013 68,060 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Oil leak

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

rear pads showing signs of wear

rear tyre squaring off

Pass 7 Jun 2012 67,005 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 4 May 2011 66,028 miles

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

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

indicator lens is cracked but no wight light can be seen

tail light lens is crscked but no wight light can be seen

Pass 26 Apr 2010 65,187 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 64,965 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

No lights fitted at time of test

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 64,961 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 64,144 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 15 Jun 2007 64,137 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 63,300 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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P283 SNG is a 1997 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P283 SNG, 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 P283 SNG registered?

P283 SNG is a 1997 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 14 June 1997.

Is P283 SNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P283 SNG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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