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P894 TGD

1996 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

39,329 mi
Last recorded39,329 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 1996 Triumph Sprint26,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP894 TGD
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2023 39,329 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Apr 2023 39,329 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 4 Squares (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 38,827 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 38,521 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 36,799 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 36,799 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 34,608 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 33,254 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 31,743 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 28,807 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 26,072 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 26,071 miles

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

Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 22,377 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 19,055 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 17,340 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 17,340 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 17,077 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 16,382 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 16,382 miles

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

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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P894 TGD is a 1996 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P894 TGD, 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 P894 TGD registered?

P894 TGD is a 1996 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 5 September 1996.

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