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EY08 ECW

2008 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

25,743 mi
Last recorded25,743 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Sprint19,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 ECW
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 25,743 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 25,743 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 22,929 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 21,127 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal weeping (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 20,224 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 20,124 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 19,839 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 19,839 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 18,356 miles

Front right hand fork stanchion showing light misting of oil.

Some rear right hand indicator LEDs not functioning

Pass 10 Apr 2018 16,320 miles

Right hand fork seal weeping oil

Pass 30 Mar 2017 15,762 miles

Slight damage to right hand side riders footrest.

Fail 30 Mar 2017 15,704 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Slight damage to right hand side riders footrest.

Pass 31 Mar 2016 13,936 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 13,512 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 10,198 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 7,565 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 5,641 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 5,641 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 4,665 miles

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

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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EY08 ECW is a 2008 Triumph Sprint in Red 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 EY08 ECW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EY08 ECW?

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What year was EY08 ECW registered?

EY08 ECW is a 2008 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is EY08 ECW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY08 ECW 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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