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OU08 DLK

2008 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,570 mi
Last recorded22,570 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Sprint19,051 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU08 DLK
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 22,570 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 21,833 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 21,833 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 20,970 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 20,970 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 20,024 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 20,024 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front 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))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 19,133 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 19,133 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2021 18,890 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 18,890 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 18,647 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 18,647 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 17,466 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 15,655 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 15,655 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 14,363 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 12,330 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 10,194 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 10,194 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 7,743 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 5,183 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 3,545 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 3,463 miles

Front 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 DLK is a 2008 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OU08 DLK, 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 DLK registered?

OU08 DLK is a 2008 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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