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P578 DDV

1997 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

40,211 mi
Last recorded40,211 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Sprint26,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP578 DDV
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 40,211 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 39,725 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 38,825 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 37,901 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 36,543 miles

Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 2 Jul 2020 36,098 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 36,085 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 36,007 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 35,554 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 35,420 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 34,913 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 34,841 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 32,976 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 30,096 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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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P578 DDV is a 1997 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P578 DDV, 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 P578 DDV registered?

P578 DDV is a 1997 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 25 February 1997.

Is P578 DDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P578 DDV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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