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R821 ABK

1998 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

56,646 mi
Last recorded56,646 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR821 ABK
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 56,646 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 54,339 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 52,085 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 51,534 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 51,176 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 50,866 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2011 50,604 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 May 2011 50,604 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 49,581 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2009 48,347 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 44,699 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 42,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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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R821 ABK is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R821 ABK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R821 ABK registered?

R821 ABK is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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