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P593 TAE

1996 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

28,598 mi
Last recorded28,598 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Sprint26,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP593 TAE
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 28,598 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 28,147 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 28,147 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 27,400 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 27,393 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 26,134 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 25,365 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 25,365 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 24,124 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 23,694 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jun 2016 23,329 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 23,308 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 23,218 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 23,197 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 22,864 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 22,763 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 22,500 miles

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

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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P593 TAE is a 1996 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P593 TAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P593 TAE registered?

P593 TAE is a 1996 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 24 October 1996.

Is P593 TAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P593 TAE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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