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L159 NGW

1994 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

44,244 mi
Last recorded44,244 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Triumph Sprint32,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL159 NGW
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 44,244 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 42,646 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 42,632 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 41,709 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 41,050 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 41,003 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 40,183 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 39,706 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 38,437 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 37,840 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 37,244 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2016 37,196 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 35,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 35,992 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 36,614 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 35,587 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 34,440 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 34,440 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 32,518 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 32,518 miles

Rear Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 32,314 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 32,314 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 May 2007 31,752 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 31,752 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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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L159 NGW is a 1994 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1994 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 32,714 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 L159 NGW, 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 32 years old, this Triumph Sprint is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L159 NGW registered?

L159 NGW is a 1994 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 8 March 1994.

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