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AY05 DLF

2005 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,242 mi
Last recorded69,242 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 DLF
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 69,242 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 69,239 miles

Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 69,234 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 69,137 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 69,137 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 63,068 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 69,068 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2014 63,888 miles

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

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

Reg plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 23 Oct 2014 63,888 miles

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

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

Reg plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2013 53,417 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

long travel on front brake

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 18 May 2012 47,881 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 40,252 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 16 Oct 2010 40,229 miles

Nearside Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 38,504 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 27,999 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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AY05 DLF is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AY05 DLF, 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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AY05 DLF is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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