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W197 RLJ

2000 Triumph Sprint RS

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,321 mi
Last recorded20,321 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 2000 Triumph Sprint RS20,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 RLJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint RS
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 20,321 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 20,321 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 17,533 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 16,945 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 16,565 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 15,937 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint RS?

Based on 1,029 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
875
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Headlamp aim too low 7
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 6
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 6
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W197 RLJ is a 2000 Triumph Sprint RS in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2000 Triumph Sprint RS models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 20,321 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 RS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W197 RLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Sprint RS typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Triumph Sprint RS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W197 RLJ registered?

W197 RLJ is a 2000 Triumph Sprint RS, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is W197 RLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W197 RLJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W197 RLJ have outstanding finance?

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