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L579 EKR

1994 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

47,310 mi
Last recorded47,310 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 1994 Triumph Sprint32,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL579 EKR
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 47,310 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 44,608 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 44,608 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 41,541 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 38,315 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 38,120 miles

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 36,067 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 35,099 miles

Drive chain very worn

Front brake slightly sticking (poss. just needs use).

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 34,412 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 33,605 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2008 33,605 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 31,107 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 28,692 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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L579 EKR is a 1994 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 L579 EKR, 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 L579 EKR registered?

L579 EKR is a 1994 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 10 February 1994.

Is L579 EKR safe to buy?

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