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P816 JVX

1996 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

34,065 mi
Last recorded34,065 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Triumph Sprint26,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP816 JVX
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 34,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferrule corroded (3.2.B3b)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 33,988 miles

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Oct 2015 30,008 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 27,094 miles

rear tyre has uneven tread wear (castleation)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 21,529 miles

rear tyre 2mm tread depth

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 20,232 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 19,003 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 18,883 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 18,646 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 18,522 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 18,340 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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P816 JVX is a 1996 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P816 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 P816 JVX registered?

P816 JVX is a 1996 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 6 August 1996.

Is P816 JVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P816 JVX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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