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P434 WVL

1997 Triumph Sprint

Purple Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,020 mi
Last recorded60,020 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Triumph Sprint26,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP434 WVL
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 60,020 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear one rear bulb not working

Pass 4 Feb 2017 58,018 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 56,491 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 52,261 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 49,193 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 49,193 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 45,705 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 45,705 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 41,189 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 40,814 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 40,814 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 37,754 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 25,707 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 21,269 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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P434 WVL is a 1997 Triumph Sprint in Purple with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P434 WVL, 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 P434 WVL registered?

P434 WVL is a 1997 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P434 WVL safe to buy?

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