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R89 JSC

1998 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

11,499 mi
Last recorded11,499 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR89 JSC
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 11,499 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 10,991 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 8,974 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 8,734 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 8,726 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 8,709 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 8,709 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2014 5,562 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 5,406 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 5,369 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 5,119 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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R89 JSC is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R89 JSC, 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 R89 JSC registered?

R89 JSC is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 28 March 1998.

Is R89 JSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R89 JSC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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