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WJ55 HVC

2005 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

13,374 mi
Last recorded13,374 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 HVC
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 13,374 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 13,293 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 13,234 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 13,234 miles

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 13,022 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 12,866 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 12,500 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 19 May 2015 12,500 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 11,853 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 11,610 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 11,328 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 10,832 miles

rear discs slightly scored

Fail 30 Sep 2009 10,832 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

rear discs slightly scored

Pass 7 Oct 2008 5,344 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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WJ55 HVC is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WJ55 HVC, 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 WJ55 HVC registered?

WJ55 HVC is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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