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FJ08 WFP

2008 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

37,767 mi
Last recorded37,767 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Sprint19,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 WFP
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 37,767 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 37,505 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 37,314 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 37,314 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both front shockers (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 37,152 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 37,152 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 36,990 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 33,861 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 31,007 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 25,500 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 20,165 miles

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

front tyre wearing on offside edge

Pass 13 Mar 2013 16,688 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 16,685 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 13,061 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 13,056 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front 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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FJ08 WFP is a 2008 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FJ08 WFP, 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 FJ08 WFP registered?

FJ08 WFP is a 2008 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is FJ08 WFP safe to buy?

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