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SF05 ELH

2005 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,481 mi
Last recorded35,481 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 ELH
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 35,481 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 34,895 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 33,535 miles

fuel tank has slight blistering

Pass 9 Jul 2020 32,723 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 31,157 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 30,817 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 30,755 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play Shock absorber pivot (2.4.A2a(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 28,739 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 27,716 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 27,716 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 17 May 2012 25,865 miles

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

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 18 May 2011 22,069 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 18,495 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2009 15,463 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 11,328 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 11,328 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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SF05 ELH is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 SF05 ELH, 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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SF05 ELH is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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