MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,462 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Brake slightly binding
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
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
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)
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
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)
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)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint?
Based on 158,613 MOT tests across 12,829 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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