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VU52 WJY

2003 Triumph Sprint

Silver Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,515 mi
Last recorded38,515 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Triumph Sprint20,859 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 WJY
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2010 38,515 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 38,515 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 31,116 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 27,886 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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VU52 WJY is a 2003 Triumph Sprint in Silver with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 20,859 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 VU52 WJY, 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 23 years old, this Triumph Sprint is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU52 WJY registered?

VU52 WJY is a 2003 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 16 January 2003.

Is VU52 WJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU52 WJY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU52 WJY have outstanding finance?

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