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CU08 FFW

2008 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

79,714 mi
Last recorded79,714 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Triumph Sprint19,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 FFW
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 79,714 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 71,792 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 58,062 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 58,062 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Drive chain sprocket so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 52,782 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 52,781 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam nearside dip bulb not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn upper bushing/mounting pin worn on rear drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm tyre worn below limit /offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick nearside pad -worn out (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2019 46,829 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 46,829 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 44,642 miles

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

slightly reduced damping from rear shock absorber

Fail 29 Aug 2018 44,642 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

slightly reduced damping from rear shock absorber

Pass 18 Aug 2017 40,331 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 40,330 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 35,710 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 31,162 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 30,833 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 24,603 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 24,599 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 19,851 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2013 19,851 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 12,851 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 8,918 miles

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

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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CU08 FFW is a 2008 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CU08 FFW, 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 CU08 FFW registered?

CU08 FFW is a 2008 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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