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SJ03 BXP

2003 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

40,190 mi
Last recorded40,190 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Triumph Sprint20,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 BXP
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 40,190 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 40,190 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 34,317 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2022 34,317 miles

Front Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 34,282 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front brake line routed incorrectly

Front brake slightly spongy

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil cooler pipes corroded

Pass 14 May 2021 30,929 miles

Nearside Dip beam pattern low

Pass 23 May 2019 30,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 30,316 miles

Twin headlamp, no pattern nearside lamp on dip beam

Pass 30 May 2017 29,638 miles

kill switch not working.

Pass 31 May 2016 29,214 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Fail 24 May 2016 29,214 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 27,913 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 25,052 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 21,665 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 19,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 19,884 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 18,854 miles

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

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))

Pass 3 Jun 2010 16,529 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 14,823 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 May 2009 14,823 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 12,793 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 11,009 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 9,625 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 30 May 2006 9,625 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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SJ03 BXP is a 2003 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 20,859 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 SJ03 BXP, 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 23 years old, this Triumph Sprint is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SJ03 BXP registered?

SJ03 BXP is a 2003 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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