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R876 URB

1998 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

42,063 mi
Last recorded42,063 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR876 URB
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 42,063 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 41,643 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 41,262 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 40,704 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 39,692 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 37,828 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 34,000 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 32,953 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 30,724 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 30,724 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 29,657 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 27,812 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 24,018 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 22,868 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

front pads close to legal limit. l/h inner pad on legal limit

Pass 20 Sep 2010 22,868 miles

front pads close to legal limit. l/h inner pad on legal limit

Pass 16 Feb 2010 21,176 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 13,761 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 8,310 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 7,985 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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R876 URB is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 R876 URB, 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 R876 URB registered?

R876 URB is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R876 URB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R876 URB shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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