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P307 XBO

1997 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

57,046 mi
Last recorded57,046 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Triumph Sprint26,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP307 XBO
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 57,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit inner pad (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 16 May 2019 57,036 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

1 of 2 brake lights not working

1 of 2 tail lights not working

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit inner pad (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 54,480 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 54,478 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 54,460 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 54,292 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2015 54,280 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 52,524 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 50,108 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 49,590 miles

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

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 49,590 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 47,976 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

one position light not working

one stop light not working

Fail 24 Jul 2009 47,976 miles

one stop light not working

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

one position light not working

Pass 30 Jul 2008 46,101 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 46,067 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 42,571 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 38,384 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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P307 XBO is a 1997 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P307 XBO, 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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P307 XBO is a 1997 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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