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R383 UNT

1997 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,065 mi
Last recorded52,065 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Triumph Sprint26,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR383 UNT
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 52,065 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 52,052 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 51,784 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 51,608 miles

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim Nearside of rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 May 2022 51,575 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim Nearside of rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 50,821 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 50,104 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 49,407 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2017 48,734 miles

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

Offside Front Foot peg short

Offside Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 47,727 miles

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

Offside Front Footpeg short

Offside Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 46,891 miles

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

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Front footpeg short

Offside Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 46,428 miles

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 45,961 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 44,728 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 44,031 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 43,514 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 43,456 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.3)

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 41,830 miles

electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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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R383 UNT is a 1997 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1997 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 26,222 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 R383 UNT, 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 29 years old, this Triumph Sprint is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R383 UNT registered?

R383 UNT is a 1997 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 10 September 1997.

Is R383 UNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R383 UNT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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