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WA51 TUV

2001 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

53,269 mi
Last recorded53,269 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Triumph Sprint22,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 TUV
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 53,269 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 53,267 miles

Brake fluid reservoir severely damaged (3.2.B1b)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 53,267 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Registration plate deteriorated cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

rear tyre pressure low

Pass 15 Apr 2014 51,533 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 46,196 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 39,173 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 30,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 27,599 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 25,930 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 21,947 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2007 21,895 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 21,895 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 17,048 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 17,030 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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WA51 TUV is a 2001 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 22,059 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 WA51 TUV, 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 25 years old, this Triumph Sprint is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WA51 TUV registered?

WA51 TUV is a 2001 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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