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P601 SHG

1996 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,837 mi
Last recorded14,837 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Triumph Sprint26,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP601 SHG
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 14,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 14,461 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 13,375 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 12,483 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2007 12,483 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 5 May 2006 10,451 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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P601 SHG is a 1996 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P601 SHG, 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 P601 SHG registered?

P601 SHG is a 1996 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P601 SHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P601 SHG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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