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R604 MJT

1997 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

62,023 mi
Last recorded62,023 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Triumph Sprint26,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR604 MJT
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 62,023 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 60,878 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 60,878 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 59,874 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 57,966 miles

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 55,955 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 55,621 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 54,420 miles

Repair plug in rear tyre.

Pass 27 May 2017 52,428 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 50,631 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 49,960 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2010 49,418 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 45,093 miles

Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 28 Apr 2008 42,573 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 39,759 miles

Centre Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2006 31,913 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 31,913 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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R604 MJT is a 1997 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R604 MJT, 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 R604 MJT registered?

R604 MJT is a 1997 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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