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P47 XUD

1996 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,971 mi
Last recorded97,971 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Sprint26,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP47 XUD
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 97,971 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 97,887 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 96,266 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 94,992 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 93,059 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 92,243 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER HAS A REDUCED DAMPING EFFECT.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 91,775 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

REAR SUSPENSION HAS A SLIGHTLY REDUCED DAMPING EFFECT.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 91,775 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

REAR SUSPENSION HAS A SLIGHTLY REDUCED DAMPING EFFECT.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 91,500 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 91,113 miles

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

gearlever pivot is worn

Pass 3 May 2016 90,673 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 90,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 89,920 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 89,920 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 85,731 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 84,401 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 84,401 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 82,949 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 82,949 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 82,000 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 73,376 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 64,413 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 53,742 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 47,470 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2007 47,470 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2005 44,053 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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P47 XUD is a 1996 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P47 XUD, 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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P47 XUD is a 1996 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 4 October 1996.

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