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SN03 CUG

2003 Triumph Sprint

Silver Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

49,336 mi
Last recorded49,336 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Triumph Sprint20,859 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 CUG
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2024 49,336 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 49,114 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 48,991 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 48,930 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2017 47,095 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 10 May 2017 47,095 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 46,945 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 46,897 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 46,383 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 46,262 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 45,762 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 44,671 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2011 44,610 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 42,501 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 42,439 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 40,702 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 40,702 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 34,424 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 32,075 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 32,075 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 19,356 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 19,356 miles

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

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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SN03 CUG is a 2003 Triumph Sprint in Silver with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SN03 CUG, 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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SN03 CUG is a 2003 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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