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L797 FPC

1994 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

43,927 mi
Last recorded43,927 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Triumph Sprint32,714 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL797 FPC
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 43,927 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 42,972 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 42,940 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 42,919 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 42,622 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 41,970 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 40,926 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 40,926 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 40,058 miles

Front tyres cracked

Pass 15 Apr 2015 39,834 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 39,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 39,033 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2013 36,776 miles

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 36,776 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 36,677 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 36,677 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 36,558 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 36,094 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 35,730 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 35,587 miles

Rear Rear spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2006 35,433 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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L797 FPC is a 1994 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 L797 FPC, 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 L797 FPC registered?

L797 FPC is a 1994 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 21 April 1994.

Is L797 FPC safe to buy?

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