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L170 BPH

1993 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

62,677 mi
Last recorded62,677 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Triumph Sprint34,210 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL170 BPH
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 62,677 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 59,389 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 59,003 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 57,430 miles

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

Front fork tubes corroded

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

Rear Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 56,878 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 53,986 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 53,944 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 52,393 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 50,640 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 120/70x17 (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 160/60/x18 (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2015 49,425 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 49,199 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Slight bind to front brake

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 47,808 miles

LH headlamp slightly dim

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 45,526 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 42,427 miles

Anodised fittings on front upper brake hose - not recommended for road use.

Pass 2 May 2008 40,305 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 38,346 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 34,373 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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L170 BPH is a 1993 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L170 BPH, 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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L170 BPH is a 1993 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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