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P46 AJO

1996 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,023 mi
Last recorded31,023 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 1996 Triumph Sprint26,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP46 AJO
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 31,023 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 31,022 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease both front (3.2.A1k)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil both front (2.3.3)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 31,022 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease both front (3.2.A1k)

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

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both front (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 22 May 2017 30,808 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.3(i))

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear slightly binding

Pass 1 Oct 2015 30,597 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm (4.1.3(i))

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

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded binding slightley (3.1.5)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp offside rear light not illuminating (1.1.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 30,536 miles

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

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

one rear light out

Pass 14 Aug 2013 30,265 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 30,232 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 30,201 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 30,169 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2011 30,169 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 29,548 miles

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

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

right h/bar bent insufficent clearance to tank

Pass 20 Aug 2008 28,485 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 28,485 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 27,765 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 25,513 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 25,502 miles

Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 23 Jul 2005 24,676 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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P46 AJO is a 1996 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 26,860 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 P46 AJO, 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 30 years old, this Triumph Sprint is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P46 AJO registered?

P46 AJO is a 1996 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 20 November 1996.

Is P46 AJO safe to buy?

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