1997 Triumph Sprint 0.9L Petrol · P870 BUJ
1997 Triumph Sprint (0.9L, petrol). First registered 03 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 50,132 miles. MOT expired on 18 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- TRIUMPH SPRINT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,132 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P870 BUJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/04/2025
- 50,132 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P870 BUJ Mileage History
- 12/03/202245,382 mi
- 20/05/202347,056 mi+1,674 mi
- 11/05/202448,594 mi+1,538 mi
- 26/04/202550,132 mi+1,538 mi
Average of roughly 1,520 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P870 BUJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Triumph Sprint (P870 BUJ) between March 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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