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EO52 LKA

2002 Triumph Sprint RS

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,388 mi
Last recorded100,388 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2007
Typical for 2002 Triumph Sprint RS16,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 LKA
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint RS
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2007 100,388 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 90,237 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2006 90,237 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 72,979 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 72,979 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint RS?

Based on 1,029 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
875
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Headlamp aim too low 7
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 6
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 6
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EO52 LKA is a 2002 Triumph Sprint RS in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Triumph Sprint RS models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 16,833 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 RS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EO52 LKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Sprint RS typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Triumph Sprint RS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EO52 LKA registered?

EO52 LKA is a 2002 Triumph Sprint RS, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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