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P873 HYC

1996 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

33,113 mi
Last recorded33,113 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2020
Typical for 1996 Triumph Sprint26,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP873 HYC
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2020 33,113 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 31,328 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 30,121 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 22,985 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 20,787 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 20,700 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 20,700 miles

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

Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 19,347 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 19,148 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 18,571 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 17,719 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 17,708 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

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

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 23 May 2008 17,282 miles

Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

one tail light bulb is not operating

Pass 23 May 2008 17,282 miles

Brake linkage clevis joint slightly worn (3.2.A1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

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

one tail light bulb is not operating

Pass 3 May 2007 15,615 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 15,615 miles

Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 12,515 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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P873 HYC is a 1996 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 P873 HYC, 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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P873 HYC is a 1996 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 13 August 1996.

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