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R549 NUD

1998 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

21,973 mi
Last recorded21,973 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR549 NUD
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 21,973 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 21,362 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 20,129 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 20,129 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 16,533 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 16,533 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 12 May 2010 16,494 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 May 2010 16,494 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 16,171 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 15,873 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 15,729 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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R549 NUD is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1998 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 27,032 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 R549 NUD, 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 28 years old, this Triumph Sprint is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R549 NUD registered?

R549 NUD is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R549 NUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R549 NUD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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