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VX04 BHW

2004 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

50,083 mi
Last recorded50,083 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Triumph Sprint19,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 BHW
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2020 50,083 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 48,495 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 47,755 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 43,322 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 43,322 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 41,585 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 41,222 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 38,414 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 34,176 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 34,176 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 31,869 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 23,777 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 23,704 miles

Front Brake component worn and seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 20,619 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 16,463 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

n/s fairing showing signs of accident damage

Fail 30 Jan 2009 16,251 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

n/s fairing showing signs of accident damage

Pass 8 Feb 2008 8,806 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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VX04 BHW is a 2004 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2004 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 19,945 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 VX04 BHW, 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 22 years old, this Triumph Sprint is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VX04 BHW registered?

VX04 BHW is a 2004 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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