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P709 EEW

1996 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,938 mi
Last recorded34,938 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 1996 Triumph Sprint26,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP709 EEW
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 34,938 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 34,938 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 34,864 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 34,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 34,086 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 33,734 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 33,275 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 32,358 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 31,780 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 30,926 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 15 Oct 2010 29,975 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 29,405 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 27,222 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 26,172 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 25,176 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 25,164 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

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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P709 EEW is a 1996 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P709 EEW, 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 P709 EEW registered?

P709 EEW is a 1996 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 27 August 1996.

Is P709 EEW safe to buy?

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