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P640 BBC

1996 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

20,831 mi
Last recorded20,831 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Sprint26,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP640 BBC
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2025 20,831 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 19,712 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 18,315 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 17,002 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 15,350 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 15,255 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 15,060 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 13,503 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 12,153 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 10,335 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 9,023 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 May 2006 7,258 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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P640 BBC is a 1996 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P640 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 P640 BBC registered?

P640 BBC is a 1996 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 27 August 1996.

Is P640 BBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P640 BBC shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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