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P663 BPF

1996 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

33,440 mi
Last recorded33,440 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Triumph Sprint26,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP663 BPF
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 33,440 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 33,438 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

service advise: slight play on gear lever bush

Pass 8 Jul 2013 32,905 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 32,537 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 32,380 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 32,380 miles

Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake master cylinder has a seized master cylinder pivot. (3.2.B5)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 30,113 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 30,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 26,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 22,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

front nearside indicator lens slight damage

Pass 14 Jul 2006 18,552 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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P663 BPF is a 1996 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P663 BPF, 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 P663 BPF registered?

P663 BPF is a 1996 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 24 October 1996.

Is P663 BPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P663 BPF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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