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R22 CAU

2005 Triumph Sprint

Silver Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

43,885 mi
Last recorded43,885 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR22 CAU
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 43,885 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 40,910 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 37,998 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 37,998 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 36,732 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 36,732 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 34,037 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 31,325 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 30,077 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 30,052 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 29,351 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 28,174 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 25,602 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2012 22,929 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 20,459 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 17,846 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 May 2009 16,246 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 9,689 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 9,689 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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R22 CAU is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in Silver with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R22 CAU, 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 R22 CAU registered?

R22 CAU is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is R22 CAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R22 CAU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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