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R476 BVV

1997 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

18,013 mi
Last recorded18,013 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Sprint26,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR476 BVV
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 18,013 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 17,937 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 17,620 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 17,283 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 17,221 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 17,221 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 17,158 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 17,154 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 17,065 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 16,974 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 16,388 miles

Gear linkage worn.

Pass 6 Sep 2010 13,954 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 11,821 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2008 11,444 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 11,089 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 10,242 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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R476 BVV is a 1997 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R476 BVV, 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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R476 BVV is a 1997 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R476 BVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R476 BVV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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