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PO51 KJJ

2001 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

35,744 mi
Last recorded35,744 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Sprint22,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 KJJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 35,744 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 34,619 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play in Rear Suspension Linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 33,155 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 31,055 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 30,273 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 30,254 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 28,857 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 28,857 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2018 28,031 miles

Front Front mudgaurd cracked, but secure

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess Slight damage to front wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 27,471 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 26,708 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 24,344 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2015 19,092 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 18,879 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 17,850 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 16,635 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 15,775 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 15,459 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 14,417 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 12,981 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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PO51 KJJ is a 2001 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2001 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 22,059 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 PO51 KJJ, 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 25 years old, this Triumph Sprint is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PO51 KJJ is a 2001 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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