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P771 EEW

1996 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

51,850 mi
Last recorded51,850 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Sprint26,860 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP771 EEW
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 51,850 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 50,725 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 49,016 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 47,418 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 46,726 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 46,483 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2017 45,518 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 44,716 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 43,707 miles

modificaeion to rear brake control

Fail 1 Jul 2014 43,679 miles

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

modificaeion to rear brake control

Pass 29 Jun 2013 41,592 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 40,912 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 39,919 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 38,573 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 35,056 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 31,799 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 28,993 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 26,348 miles

reduced performance at rear brake due to modification

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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P771 EEW is a 1996 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 P771 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 P771 EEW registered?

P771 EEW is a 1996 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 19 August 1996.

Is P771 EEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P771 EEW shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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