MOT Status
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37,831 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Central Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Lower GEAR SELECTOR LEVER LOOSE
Nearside Rear Upper Footrest slightly loose PILLION FOOTREST LOOSE (6.2.12 (a))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit front pads close to legal limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre close to legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
front tyre hoppy wear
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint?
Based on 158,613 MOT tests across 12,829 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W296 PLJ is a 2000 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 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 W296 PLJ, 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 W296 PLJ registered?
W296 PLJ is a 2000 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 29 March 2000.
Is W296 PLJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for W296 PLJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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