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R979 AWP

1998 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,369 mi
Last recorded18,369 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR979 AWP
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 18,369 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 18,366 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 18,366 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 18,286 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 18,235 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 18,088 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 17,371 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 17,369 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 16,373 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 16,347 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 16,280 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 15,086 miles

offside headlamp inoperative on twin light unit

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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R979 AWP is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Blue 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 R979 AWP, 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 R979 AWP registered?

R979 AWP is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 3 June 1998.

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