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P775 MFL

1997 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,178 mi
Last recorded22,178 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Triumph Sprint26,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP775 MFL
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 22,178 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 22,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 18,476 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 17,142 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 16,734 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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P775 MFL is a 1997 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P775 MFL, 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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P775 MFL is a 1997 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 7 April 1997.

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