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P848 PGO

1997 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,623 mi
Last recorded72,623 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Triumph Sprint26,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP848 PGO
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2014 72,623 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 71,612 miles

Centre Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 71,153 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 70,838 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 70,629 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 70,540 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 70,540 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 70,354 miles

Inner Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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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P848 PGO is a 1997 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P848 PGO, 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 P848 PGO registered?

P848 PGO is a 1997 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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