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PA05 HTE

2005 Triumph Sprint

Silver Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

34,100 mi
Last recorded34,100 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA05 HTE
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 34,100 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2024 33,722 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2022 31,954 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 30,799 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 29,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 26,990 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 26,972 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 23,086 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 20,023 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 20,023 miles

Front Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 17,921 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 17,921 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 12,579 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 12,105 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 10,736 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 7,965 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front 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.

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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PA05 HTE is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in Silver with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 21,008 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 PA05 HTE, 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 21 years old, this Triumph Sprint is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PA05 HTE registered?

PA05 HTE is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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