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P932 WGJ

1997 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,567 mi
Last recorded34,567 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Triumph Sprint26,222 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP932 WGJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 34,567 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 34,567 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 34,054 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 34,054 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2021 33,069 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2020 32,185 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2020 32,185 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2019 30,083 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 30,083 miles

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2018 28,322 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 28,322 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 26,722 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 26,722 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 25,872 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 25,872 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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 14 Mar 2015 24,374 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 24,211 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 23,526 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 23,526 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 23,174 miles

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 22,385 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 21,023 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 17,323 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 14,804 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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P932 WGJ is a 1997 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P932 WGJ, 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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P932 WGJ is a 1997 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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