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P295 VDL

1997 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

16,843 mi
Last recorded16,843 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Sprint26,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP295 VDL
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 16,843 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 16,112 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 15,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 15,505 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 15,505 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 15,369 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 15,263 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 15,144 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 14,656 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 14,648 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort fluctuation of 35kg on front brakes with steady lever pressure (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 May 2008 14,121 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 13,762 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 13,312 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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P295 VDL is a 1997 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P295 VDL, 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 P295 VDL registered?

P295 VDL is a 1997 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P295 VDL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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