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LJ08 MOV

2008 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

13,571 mi
Last recorded13,571 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Sprint19,051 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 MOV
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 13,571 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 13,493 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 12,974 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 12,030 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 11,510 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 11,118 miles

Rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 25 Sep 2020 10,125 miles

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight up and down play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 10,125 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel spindle loose nut retaining loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight up and down play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 8,528 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 6,515 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 6,511 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 6,503 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 6,503 miles

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering hand gaurds (2.1.2a)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 5,942 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 4,047 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 3,995 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 3,784 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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LJ08 MOV is a 2008 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MOV, 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 MOV registered?

LJ08 MOV is a 2008 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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