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LJ08 UGD

2008 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

30,750 mi
Last recorded30,750 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Sprint19,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 30,750 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 28,166 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 28,156 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 26,531 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 25,664 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 24,202 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 21,494 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2018 21,492 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 19,514 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 16,224 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 8,716 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 8,543 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 7,246 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 7,242 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 6,843 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 UGD is a 2008 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 UGD, 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

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What year was LJ08 UGD registered?

LJ08 UGD is a 2008 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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