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AJ58 RKX

2008 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

51,797 mi
Last recorded51,797 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Sprint19,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 RKX
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 51,797 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 51,797 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 48,849 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is on 1mm in the centre of the tyre at the time of the test (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is on 1mm in the centre of the tyre at the time of the test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 47,029 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 44,836 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 44,836 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 41,967 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 40,141 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 35,534 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 35,528 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 26,514 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 16,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 11,776 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 11,776 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 10,069 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 8,073 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 7,053 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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AJ58 RKX is a 2008 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2008 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 19,051 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 AJ58 RKX, 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 18 years old, this Triumph Sprint is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ58 RKX registered?

AJ58 RKX is a 2008 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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