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P479 OGS

1996 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,069 mi
Last recorded55,069 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Triumph Sprint26,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP479 OGS
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2012 55,069 miles

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

Rear caliper slightly binding onto rear disc but not affecting bike.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 14,058 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 21 Feb 2011 44,053 miles

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

Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Feb 2010 39,670 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 39,653 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 37,432 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 34,333 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 34,333 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 34,288 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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P479 OGS is a 1996 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P479 OGS, 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 P479 OGS registered?

P479 OGS is a 1996 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 2 September 1996.

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