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P874 HYC

1996 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,834 mi
Last recorded27,834 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Triumph Sprint26,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP874 HYC
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2013 27,834 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 27,834 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 23,626 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 22,229 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 21,687 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 20,990 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 20,450 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 20,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

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

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

headlight beams not level on dip

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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P874 HYC is a 1996 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P874 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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What year was P874 HYC registered?

P874 HYC is a 1996 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 13 August 1996.

Is P874 HYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P874 HYC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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