MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,094 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)
Rear Brake linkage clevis joint excessively worn (3.2.A1d)
Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint?
Based on 158,613 MOT tests across 12,829 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R978 GWC is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 R978 GWC, 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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R978 GWC is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 4 June 1998.
Is R978 GWC safe to buy?
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