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W971 AOT

2000 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,032 mi
Last recorded71,032 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Triumph Sprint24,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW971 AOT
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2012 71,032 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 71,032 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

2 Nails in rear tyre

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear hugger broken and lose

Pass 12 Feb 2011 66,494 miles

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

Off-side main beam light not working

Fail 10 Feb 2011 66,488 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Off-side main beam light not working

Pass 2 Feb 2010 63,114 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 63,114 miles

Front Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 49,040 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 40,697 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 38,799 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 38,797 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

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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W971 AOT is a 2000 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W971 AOT, 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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W971 AOT is a 2000 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 13 May 2000.

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