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R993 RPY

1998 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

36,630 mi
Last recorded36,630 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR993 RPY
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 36,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 34,440 miles

Front Brake calipers beginning to bind slightly.

Pass 15 Jan 2014 33,932 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 33,932 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 32,999 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 28,313 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 26,523 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 26,523 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 24,625 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 22,646 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 19,751 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 15,431 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 11,158 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 11,145 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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R993 RPY is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R993 RPY, 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 R993 RPY registered?

R993 RPY is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R993 RPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R993 RPY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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