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K879 BBO

1993 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

39,658 mi
Last recorded39,658 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Triumph Sprint34,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK879 BBO
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 39,658 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 39,656 miles

Rear Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced brake control (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 39,091 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 48,390 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 37,881 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 37,230 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 31,982 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2009 31,981 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 30,106 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 25,264 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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K879 BBO is a 1993 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1993 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 34,210 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 K879 BBO, 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 33 years old, this Triumph Sprint is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K879 BBO registered?

K879 BBO is a 1993 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 28 May 1993.

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