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P525 RYE

1996 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,718 mi
Last recorded74,718 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 1996 Triumph Sprint26,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP525 RYE
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 74,718 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 74,699 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 74,508 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 73,948 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 73,616 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 73,616 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 8 Oct 2011 73,610 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

ignition switch insecure

Pass 24 Jul 2009 71,810 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 71,810 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2008 68,206 miles

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

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

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

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

disc bobbins slightly worn

Pass 7 Jun 2007 66,376 miles

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2006 64,214 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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P525 RYE is a 1996 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P525 RYE, 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 P525 RYE registered?

P525 RYE is a 1996 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 28 November 1996.

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