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RS03 TRY

2003 Triumph Sprint RS

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

10,833 mi
Last recorded10,833 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Triumph Sprint RS29,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRS03 TRY
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint RS
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 10,833 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 9,668 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 8,187 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 8,187 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 7,112 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 7,112 miles

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

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 May 2008 6,029 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 5,274 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 4,636 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint RS?

Based on 1,029 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
875
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Headlamp aim too low 7
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 6
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 6
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RS03 TRY is a 2003 Triumph Sprint RS in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Sprint RS models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 29,125 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 RS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RS03 TRY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Sprint RS typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Triumph Sprint RS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RS03 TRY registered?

RS03 TRY is a 2003 Triumph Sprint RS, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is RS03 TRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RS03 TRY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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