MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
49,868 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Front wheel bearings a little rough and running on (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
One rear position light bulb not working
Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Exhaust mounting has been modified.
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Exhaust mounting has been modified.
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint?
Based on 158,613 MOT tests across 12,829 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R553 NPR is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R553 NPR, 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 R553 NPR registered?
R553 NPR is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 4 April 1998.
Is R553 NPR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R553 NPR shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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