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M817 SGU

1994 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,927 mi
Last recorded50,927 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 1994 Triumph Sprint32,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM817 SGU
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 50,927 miles

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

carb rubbers split

gear linkage worn

Fail 14 Jul 2015 50,904 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2014 48,537 miles

2 front brake discs are coming close to their service limit

Pass 6 Jun 2013 46,385 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 46,253 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 45,450 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

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

front brake binding slightly

rear brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Oct 2007 45,105 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

only one front side light bulb working

only one tail light bulb working

Fail 12 Oct 2007 45,095 miles

Rear Gradient brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.D1c)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

only one front side light bulb working

only one tail light bulb working

Pass 24 Aug 2006 38,827 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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M817 SGU is a 1994 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M817 SGU, 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 M817 SGU registered?

M817 SGU is a 1994 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M817 SGU safe to buy?

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