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L61 MTO

1993 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

40,845 mi
Last recorded40,845 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Triumph Sprint34,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL61 MTO
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 40,845 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2025 40,835 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2023 40,796 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 40,273 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Rear 1 x Position lamp u/s

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 40,271 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 39,161 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 36,860 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 36,483 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 34,896 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 34,465 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 34,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Apr 2007 33,614 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 32,757 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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L61 MTO is a 1993 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 L61 MTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L61 MTO registered?

L61 MTO is a 1993 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 21 October 1993.

Is L61 MTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L61 MTO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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