MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
50,132 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, but not excessively play in bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front tyre wearing unevenly.
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Center stand lever is bent.
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively play in bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front brake master cylinder dust seal split.
Gear lever rubber missing.
Nearside front indicator has been repaired.
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front brake master cylinder dust seal split.
Gear lever rubber missing.
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside front indicator has been repaired.
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit front (4.1.3(ii))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit front (4.1.3(ii))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired lens damaged (1.5.3a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
50% of rear stoplamp not working
Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint?
Based on 158,613 MOT tests across 12,829 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P870 BUJ is a 1997 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 P870 BUJ, 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 P870 BUJ registered?
P870 BUJ is a 1997 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 3 March 1997.
Is P870 BUJ safe to buy?
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