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R863 TLN

1998 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

34,757 mi
Last recorded34,757 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR863 TLN
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 34,757 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

number plate damaged

Fail 8 May 2026 34,757 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

number plate damaged

Pass 2 May 2025 27,716 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake lever worn, but not excessively front brake lever bent (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2024 20,822 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 14,305 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 14,302 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 14,283 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 13,111 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 19 May 2008 12,237 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 25 May 2007 11,920 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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R863 TLN is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R863 TLN, 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 R863 TLN registered?

R863 TLN is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 9 March 1998.

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