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P661 PRL

1997 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,965 mi
Last recorded19,965 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Triumph Sprint26,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP661 PRL
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2010 19,965 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 19,587 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 18,715 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2006 12,022 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 12,022 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 5,752 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)

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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P661 PRL is a 1997 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P661 PRL, 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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What year was P661 PRL registered?

P661 PRL is a 1997 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is P661 PRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P661 PRL 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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