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AY05 HCJ

2005 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

30,293 mi
Last recorded30,293 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Triumph Sprint21,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 HCJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 30,293 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 29,974 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 29,974 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 29,153 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 27,427 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 24,789 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 23,003 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 21,426 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Offside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2015 21,426 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Offside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2014 20,760 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Offside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 20,760 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Offside Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 19,552 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 17,094 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 16,281 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 14,553 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 12,846 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 22,151 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 HCJ is a 2005 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HCJ, 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 AY05 HCJ registered?

AY05 HCJ is a 2005 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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