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P736 LJN

1997 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

26,710 mi
Last recorded26,710 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Sprint26,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP736 LJN
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 26,710 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 26,666 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 26,598 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 26,384 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2022 26,373 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Only one of two bulbs working. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 26,261 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2019 26,207 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 26,067 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 25,989 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 25,701 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 25,382 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 25,188 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 25,188 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 24,829 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 24,829 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 24,096 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 23,955 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 23,745 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 21,832 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 18,557 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 18,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 17,837 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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P736 LJN is a 1997 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P736 LJN, 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 P736 LJN registered?

P736 LJN is a 1997 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 8 February 1997.

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