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OU08 GCO

2008 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,689 mi
Last recorded68,689 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Triumph Sprint19,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 68,689 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 20 kgf deflection (3.3.A1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2017 68,570 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 20 kgf deflection (3.3.A1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 54,479 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 54,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 41,175 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 38,883 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 36,911 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 32,353 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 11,211 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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OU08 GCO is a 2008 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GCO, 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 GCO registered?

OU08 GCO is a 2008 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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