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FJ03 RUA

2003 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

32,245 mi
Last recorded32,245 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Triumph Sprint20,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 RUA
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 32,245 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 32,245 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 31,987 miles

Offside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2023 31,987 miles

Offside Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 31,766 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 30,907 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 30,122 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 28,929 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 28,929 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 27,549 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 26,091 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 24,606 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 24,606 miles

Offside Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 23,162 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 23,162 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 21,685 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 21,685 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 20,232 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 20,232 miles

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

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

front mudguard is insecure

Pass 4 May 2012 18,509 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 18,509 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 3 May 2011 17,004 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 16,586 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 14,744 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 12,180 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 11,586 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 9,176 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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FJ03 RUA is a 2003 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 20,859 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 FJ03 RUA, 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 23 years old, this Triumph Sprint is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ03 RUA registered?

FJ03 RUA is a 2003 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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