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R418 SGC

1998 Triumph Speed

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,228 mi
Last recorded32,228 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed21,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR418 SGC
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 32,228 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 31,813 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 31,812 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 31,740 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 30,808 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 28,109 miles

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed?

Based on 21,422 MOT tests across 3,997 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
774
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
3,997
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 72
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 67
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 55
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 40
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R418 SGC is a 1998 Triumph Speed in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Triumph Speed models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 21,069 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Speed fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R418 SGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Triumph Speed is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R418 SGC registered?

R418 SGC is a 1998 Triumph Speed, first registered on 18 May 1998.

Is R418 SGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R418 SGC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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