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WA05 MRU

2005 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

51,338 mi
Last recorded51,338 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 MRU
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 51,338 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 51,338 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 48,572 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 45,889 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 41,441 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 39,190 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 36,765 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 35,153 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 32,248 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 32,248 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting slightly loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2016 30,848 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 29,416 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 29,412 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 26,438 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 26,437 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 23,844 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 21,871 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 21,868 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 19,928 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 17,542 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 13,509 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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WA05 MRU is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 WA05 MRU, 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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What year was WA05 MRU registered?

WA05 MRU is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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