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WX53 YEY

2003 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,253 mi
Last recorded30,253 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Triumph Sprint20,859 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 YEY
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 30,253 miles

both front brake disc bobbins worn

rear brake pad inner worn

very little reserve travel on front brake lever

Pass 3 Mar 2015 28,941 miles

very little reserve traval on front brake lever

Fail 23 Feb 2015 28,934 miles

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

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

very little reserve traval on front brake lever

Pass 10 Feb 2014 26,720 miles

both front brake discs bobbins worn

Pass 18 Feb 2013 24,165 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 24,163 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 20,945 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 20,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 18,566 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 17,463 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2009 16,450 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 14,488 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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WX53 YEY is a 2003 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WX53 YEY, 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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WX53 YEY is a 2003 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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