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EU08 GGO

2008 Triumph Sprint

Silver Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

46,130 mi
Last recorded46,130 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Sprint19,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 GGO
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 46,130 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 45,082 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 44,138 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 43,098 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 43,098 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 42,401 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 42,401 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 40,957 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 40,857 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 40,166 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 38,838 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 38,811 miles

Front Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Rear Stop lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 37,199 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 35,597 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 33,512 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 33,512 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 30,534 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 29,127 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 24,067 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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EU08 GGO is a 2008 Triumph Sprint in Silver with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EU08 GGO, 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 EU08 GGO registered?

EU08 GGO is a 2008 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is EU08 GGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU08 GGO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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