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R691 WKE

1997 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,469 mi
Last recorded14,469 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Triumph Sprint26,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR691 WKE
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 14,469 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 14,263 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 13,836 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 13,817 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 13,817 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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R691 WKE is a 1997 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R691 WKE, 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 R691 WKE registered?

R691 WKE is a 1997 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R691 WKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R691 WKE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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