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R793 CKO

1998 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

53,138 mi
Last recorded53,138 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR793 CKO
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 53,138 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 52,852 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 52,372 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 52,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 48,524 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 46,720 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 46,720 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 41,465 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 40,536 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 39,671 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2016 39,671 miles

Rear Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 38,148 miles

Rear Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Pass 22 May 2013 37,347 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Oil leak

Strong smell of petrol, but no signs of a leak.

Pass 18 May 2012 34,160 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 32,302 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 31,006 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 30,041 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 19,715 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 16,560 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 16,529 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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R793 CKO is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R793 CKO, 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 R793 CKO registered?

R793 CKO is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 4 March 1998.

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