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MOT reliability

Triumph Sprint sports

67 vehicles · 616 completed MOT tests analysed
88%
MOT pass rate

Based on 67 Triumph Sprint sports vehicles and 616 completed MOT tests, the Triumph Sprint sports has an overall 88% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 47,605 miles.

67
Vehicles
616
MOT tests
2,325
Avg miles / year
0.7
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Triumph Sprint sports problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Triumph Sprint sports MOT tests:

  • Other85%
  • Steering9%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension6%
  • Brakes6%
  • Lamps & electrical3%
  • Body & structure3%
  • Emissions & nuisance2%
  • Seatbelts & equipment2%

Triumph Sprint sports pass rate by age

How the Triumph Sprint sports's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
11100%
21100%
31100%
41100%
52100%
62100%
7475%
810100%
92085%
102688%
113692%
123692%
134180%
143784%
153784%
163583%
173187%
182592%
192688%
201593%

Fuel types: Petrol (67)

Most common Triumph Sprint sports MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Triumph Sprint sports MOT tests:

  1. Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (19 times)
  2. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)) (17 times)
  3. Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (14 times)
  4. Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d) (12 times)
  5. Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e) (8 times)
  6. Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (7 times)
  7. Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l) (7 times)
  8. Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)) (7 times)
  9. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)) (5 times)
  10. Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii)) (5 times)
  11. Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) (4 times)
  12. Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3) (4 times)
  13. Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) (4 times)
  14. Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b) (4 times)
  15. Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) (4 times)

Triumph Sprint sports pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2020 1 4 75% 48,660
2009 1 7 100% 7,416
2005 1 8 88% 42,937
2000 1 4 100% 18,587
1999 2 25 88% 21,361
1998 6 41 93% 29,572
1997 11 124 88% 30,239
1996 12 142 85% 42,077
1995 6 50 84% 34,045
1994 12 118 89% 98,694
1993 3 30 97% 40,935
1986 1 1 100% 8,023
1981 1 2 100% 58,516
1980 1 8 88% 64,561
1973 2 12 75% 5,983
1969 2 9 89% 88,970
1966 2 12 58% 82,454
1961 1 12 100% 35,782
1957 1 7 86% 22,485

Triumph Sprint sports reliability FAQ

Across 67 Triumph Sprint sports vehicles in our MOT data, 88% pass the MOT (a 12% failure rate), with about 0.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Triumph Sprint sports MOT issues are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii)); Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i)).

The typical Triumph Sprint sports in our data has covered around 47,605 miles.

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