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P900 RCW

1997 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

7,652 mi
Last recorded7,652 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Triumph Sprint26,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP900 RCW
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 7,652 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 7,131 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 6,609 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 6,603 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 6,584 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 6,527 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 6,374 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 6,331 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 6,331 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 May 2011 6,321 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 6,321 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2010 6,290 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 6,290 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 6,177 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 6,177 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 6,105 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 5,971 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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P900 RCW is a 1997 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 P900 RCW, 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 P900 RCW registered?

P900 RCW is a 1997 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P900 RCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P900 RCW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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