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P989 HBG

1996 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

13,215 mi
Last recorded13,215 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Sprint26,860 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP989 HBG
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 13,215 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear disc heavily pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort Rear disc slight run out (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Rear pads low (1.1.13 (a))

Rear tyre old

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre 1.6 -1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 11,850 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2024 11,850 miles

Direction indicator likely to become detached R/h rear indicator loose (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 10,846 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 10,803 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 10,761 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 10,740 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 10,740 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

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

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

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

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 10,666 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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P989 HBG is a 1996 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P989 HBG, 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 P989 HBG registered?

P989 HBG is a 1996 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 4 November 1996.

Is P989 HBG safe to buy?

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