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OU08 DLJ

2008 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

34,279 mi
Last recorded34,279 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Sprint19,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 DLJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 34,279 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 32,705 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 31,813 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 30,329 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 30,326 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2021 28,033 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 22,161 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 22,148 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 19,349 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 16,138 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 12,922 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play up and down (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 1 Nov 2016 10,883 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 10,883 miles

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 10,588 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 10,076 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 9,334 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 8,757 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 7,894 miles

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

Front offside light lens cracked.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 6,199 miles

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

Rear 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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OU08 DLJ is a 2008 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OU08 DLJ, 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 OU08 DLJ registered?

OU08 DLJ is a 2008 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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The MOT history for OU08 DLJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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