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R510 TBW

1997 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

21,133 mi
Last recorded21,133 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Triumph Sprint26,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR510 TBW
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 21,133 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 21,133 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 21,093 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 21,093 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2014 20,754 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2014 20,754 miles

Nearside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 19,748 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 19,274 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 17,730 miles

rear brake dragging on slightly battery low

Pass 25 Apr 2009 15,886 miles

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

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

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

one of the two tail light bulbs not working!

Fail 25 Apr 2009 15,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

one of the two tail light bulbs not working!

Pass 25 Oct 2007 15,169 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 14,035 miles

front tyre tread depth 1.6mm in certain places!

Fail 14 Oct 2006 14,035 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

front tyre tread depth 1.6mm in certain places!

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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R510 TBW is a 1997 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 R510 TBW, 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 R510 TBW registered?

R510 TBW is a 1997 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R510 TBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R510 TBW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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