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R676 JGO

1998 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

47,776 mi
Last recorded47,776 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR676 JGO
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 47,776 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 47,622 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 47,409 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 47,325 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 47,155 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 46,975 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 46,867 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 46,867 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 46,314 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 45,859 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 45,859 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 45,065 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 44,595 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 43,949 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 43,949 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 42,594 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 42,594 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 41,988 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 41,969 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 40,000 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 40,000 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 34,035 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 34,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 30,799 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 30,799 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 28,325 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 28,325 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 24,547 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 20,372 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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R676 JGO is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 R676 JGO, 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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R676 JGO is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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