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P617 BBC

1996 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

57,827 mi
Last recorded57,827 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 Triumph Sprint26,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP617 BBC
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 57,827 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 57,827 miles

Rear Brake reaction bracket excessively worn (1.1.15 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 57,552 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 55,330 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 55,330 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls not working with rear brake pedal. (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2020 52,750 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 49,751 miles

Offside Rear Brake reaction bracket worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 47,780 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 44,931 miles

Front mudguard bolt is loose, but rear nut is rusted & won't move.

Rear Rear brake is grabbing slightly (but not dangerous).

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre is getting close to the legal limit. (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2016 41,730 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 38,518 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 36,760 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 34,567 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 32,782 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 30,576 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 28,667 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 27,402 miles

both foot pegs loose however still secure

rear tyre has been plugged twice

slight play detected in rear suspension

Pass 27 Mar 2008 25,418 miles

rear tyre puncture repair carried out

Pass 22 Mar 2007 22,826 miles

Centre Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 Apr 2006 18,172 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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P617 BBC is a 1996 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 P617 BBC, 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 P617 BBC registered?

P617 BBC is a 1996 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P617 BBC safe to buy?

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