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L528 LPU

1993 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

1,818 mi
Last recorded1,818 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Triumph Sprint34,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL528 LPU
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 1,818 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2025 1,818 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 57,383 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 57,383 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 57,353 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 29 Jul 2023 57,353 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 57,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 May 2022 57,187 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 55,134 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 55,134 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 54,785 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 54,583 miles

Rear Tyre Worn Square,

Pass 11 Jul 2011 53,757 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 53,493 miles

Front Tyre Worn Unevenly.

Pass 1 Aug 2009 53,193 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 52,716 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 52,052 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 51,596 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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L528 LPU is a 1993 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 L528 LPU, 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 L528 LPU registered?

L528 LPU is a 1993 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 17 September 1993.

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