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L231 BOD

1994 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,953 mi
Last recorded45,953 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 1994 Triumph Sprint32,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL231 BOD
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 45,953 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 43,147 miles

fork seals slight misting.

rear brake light switch ajustment

Fail 28 Mar 2014 43,142 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 39,335 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 39,335 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 38,411 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 37,790 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 37,788 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 37,381 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 37,381 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 36,715 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 36,715 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 36,065 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 35,308 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 34,945 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

tax disc holder fallen apart. †rear valve cap missing.

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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L231 BOD is a 1994 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L231 BOD, 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 L231 BOD registered?

L231 BOD is a 1994 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 4 February 1994.

Is L231 BOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L231 BOD shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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