MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,056 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Centre Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint?
Based on 158,613 MOT tests across 12,829 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P987 GBC is a 1997 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 P987 GBC, 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 P987 GBC registered?
P987 GBC is a 1997 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 20 June 1997.
Is P987 GBC safe to buy?
The MOT history for P987 GBC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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