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P990 CAY

1997 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

9,305 mi
Last recorded9,305 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Triumph Sprint26,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP990 CAY
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 9,305 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Only one front position lamp working.

Fail 31 May 2019 9,304 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

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

Only one front position lamp working.

Pass 3 Nov 2017 9,197 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 9,153 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 9,151 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 8,928 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 8,351 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 7,654 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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P990 CAY is a 1997 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P990 CAY, 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 P990 CAY registered?

P990 CAY is a 1997 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 5 February 1997.

Is P990 CAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P990 CAY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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