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LJ08 ONN

2008 Triumph Sprint

Silver Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

68,516 mi
Last recorded68,516 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Sprint19,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 68,516 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 65,435 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 65,433 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both front forks seals leaking oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside gear lever has been repaired but functionable

Pass 7 Jun 2024 69,892 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre 2.2 mm center (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 62,854 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Rear tyre 2.2 mm center (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 61,050 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 61,050 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 59,742 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort warped disc/s (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 May 2020 57,629 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 56,710 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 55,468 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 May 2018 55,468 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 51,646 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 51,646 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 20 Apr 2016 73,044 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 73,044 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 65,615 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 65,615 miles

Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 32,954 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 27,520 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 25,036 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 21,445 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 ONN is a 2008 Triumph Sprint in Silver with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ONN, 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 ONN registered?

LJ08 ONN is a 2008 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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