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VX53 URB

2003 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

40,920 mi
Last recorded40,920 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Triumph Sprint20,859 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 URB
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 40,920 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 40,024 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 40,024 miles

Central Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s Tyre Fitted Correct Way Round in Workshop! (4.1.2e)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 39,302 miles

Rear Brake pads low

Pass 11 Sep 2015 38,087 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 38,087 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 36,372 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 36,178 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 29,929 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 27,456 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 25,558 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 21,900 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 18,447 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 18,447 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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VX53 URB is a 2003 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VX53 URB, 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.

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What year was VX53 URB registered?

VX53 URB is a 2003 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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