MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
57,121 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
front tyre starting to wear unevenly.
gearing linkage worn.
rear tyre on legal limit.
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Offside Front Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
front tyre on legal limit, recommend replacing.
slight movement in n/s front handle bar grip, recommend regluing.
slight play in rear lower suspension linkage bushes.
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint?
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R824 BTC is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 R824 BTC, 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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R824 BTC is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 7 April 1998.
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