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R526 LFH

1998 Triumph Trident Sprint

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

49,839 mi
Last recorded49,839 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Triumph Trident Sprint25,403 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR526 LFH
MakeTriumph
ModelTrident Sprint
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2008 49,839 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 42,785 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 42,785 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2006 32,950 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 32,950 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Triumph Trident Sprint?

Based on 1,029 MOT tests across 101 vehicles.

85.6%
Pass Rate
718
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
101
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 22
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 15
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 10
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R526 LFH is a 1998 Triumph Trident Sprint in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Triumph Trident Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 25,403 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 Trident Sprint fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R526 LFH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Trident Sprint typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Triumph Trident Sprint is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of R526 LFH?

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What year was R526 LFH registered?

R526 LFH is a 1998 Triumph Trident Sprint, first registered on 3 March 1998.

Is R526 LFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R526 LFH shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R526 LFH have outstanding finance?

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