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P815 JVX

1996 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

48,102 mi
Last recorded48,102 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Sprint26,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP815 JVX
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 48,102 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 47,887 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 47,887 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 47,249 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 46,885 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 45,738 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 43,032 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 39,832 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 36,704 miles

Front suspension soft

Pass 21 Jul 2018 33,844 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 31,760 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2017 31,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 31,391 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 30,384 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 30,349 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 30,248 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 28,399 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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P815 JVX is a 1996 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P815 JVX, 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 P815 JVX registered?

P815 JVX is a 1996 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P815 JVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P815 JVX shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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