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R596 TRH

1997 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

26,855 mi
Last recorded26,855 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Triumph Sprint26,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR596 TRH
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 26,855 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 25,789 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 25,778 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 25,499 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 24,922 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 24,906 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 24,406 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 23,641 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 23,115 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 23,103 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil Rh fork seal leaking (2.3.3)

Front tyre unevenly worn 1.6mm tread

Pass 23 Apr 2016 22,380 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 21,501 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 20,251 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 17,525 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 15,691 miles

Centre Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 15,691 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 14,450 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 13,843 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 13,843 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 13,321 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 12,785 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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R596 TRH is a 1997 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 R596 TRH, 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 R596 TRH registered?

R596 TRH is a 1997 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R596 TRH safe to buy?

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