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P789 EUJ

1997 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,717 mi
Last recorded36,717 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Triumph Sprint26,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP789 EUJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 36,717 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 35,504 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 34,440 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 34,440 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 34,433 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 31,617 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

n/s exhaust slightly loose

Fail 12 Apr 2011 31,581 miles

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

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

n/s exhaust slightly loose

Pass 22 Apr 2010 24,467 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 24,430 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e) DANGEROUS

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))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 19,977 miles

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

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

only one of two rear side lights operating

Pass 20 May 2008 18,644 miles

front tyre wear uneven

Fail 20 May 2008 18,644 miles

Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

front tyre wear uneven

Pass 30 May 2007 17,653 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 17,653 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 May 2006 16,223 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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P789 EUJ is a 1997 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P789 EUJ, 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 P789 EUJ registered?

P789 EUJ is a 1997 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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