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LJ08 HPC

2008 Triumph Sprint

Silver Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

41,723 mi
Last recorded41,723 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Sprint19,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 HPC
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 41,723 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 May 2025 40,841 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 37,849 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 35,584 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 35,584 miles

Direction indicator not working All indicators (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 35,583 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2022 35,583 miles

Direction indicator not working All indicators nots working. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 May 2019 33,848 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 29,077 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 27,682 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 247,586 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 24,511 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 23,360 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 23,360 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 21,763 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 18,338 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 15,025 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 15,024 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 13,176 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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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LJ08 HPC 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 LJ08 HPC, 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 LJ08 HPC registered?

LJ08 HPC is a 2008 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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