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P420 EFJ

1997 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,179 mi
Last recorded37,179 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Sprint26,222 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP420 EFJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 37,179 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 36,812 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 36,682 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 36,682 miles

Offside Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2018 36,658 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 35,330 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 34,396 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 34,393 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 33,609 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 32,126 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 29,098 miles

Nearside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

offside sidelight not working

Fail 2 Apr 2008 29,085 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

offside sidelight not working

Pass 2 Apr 2007 24,489 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 24,489 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Mar 2006 20,424 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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P420 EFJ is a 1997 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P420 EFJ, 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 P420 EFJ registered?

P420 EFJ is a 1997 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P420 EFJ safe to buy?

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