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P645 OBY

1997 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,951 mi
Last recorded46,951 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Triumph Sprint26,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP645 OBY
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 46,951 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 46,951 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 45,161 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 44,642 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 44,642 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working when operating rear brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 43,721 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jun 2019 43,054 miles

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

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

n/s rear position lamp not working

Pass 13 Jun 2018 42,422 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 41,294 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 40,100 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 39,547 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 39,345 miles

Play in pro link bushes etc.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 27,416 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 38,847 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 37,758 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 37,424 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 36,957 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 36,957 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 36,494 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 35,113 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 31,793 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

slight binding on front brakes

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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P645 OBY is a 1997 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P645 OBY, 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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P645 OBY is a 1997 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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