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P416 RRT

1997 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,974 mi
Last recorded34,974 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Triumph Sprint26,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP416 RRT
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 34,974 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 32,029 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 27,877 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 26,384 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 23,804 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 20,930 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 20,928 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 19,281 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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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P416 RRT is a 1997 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P416 RRT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P416 RRT registered?

P416 RRT is a 1997 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P416 RRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P416 RRT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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