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W243 PFS

2000 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

37,813 mi
Last recorded37,813 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2000 Triumph Sprint24,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW243 PFS
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 37,813 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 37,775 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 37,701 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 36,851 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 36,167 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 36,008 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 36,008 miles

Rear Chain guard fouling another component (6.2.1c)

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 35,593 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 31,571 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 31,570 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 30,821 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 28,837 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 25,037 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 24,888 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 23,185 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 18,846 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2005 15,062 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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W243 PFS is a 2000 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2000 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 24,432 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 W243 PFS, 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 26 years old, this Triumph Sprint is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W243 PFS registered?

W243 PFS is a 2000 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 17 May 2000.

Is W243 PFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W243 PFS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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