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R990 KRY

1998 Triumph Sprint

Purple Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,750 mi
Last recorded19,750 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR990 KRY
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2009 19,750 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 19,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 18,589 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 17,121 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 14,423 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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R990 KRY is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Purple with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R990 KRY, 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 R990 KRY registered?

R990 KRY is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R990 KRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R990 KRY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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