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S103 RCL

1998 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

72,770 mi
Last recorded72,770 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS103 RCL
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 72,770 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 72,147 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 72,137 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Fork (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 71,270 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 70,304 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 70,285 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy NOTCHY (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 70,285 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy NOTCHY (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 70,226 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 25 Nov 2017 70,204 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 66,550 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 63,275 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 59,074 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 55,199 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 50,957 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 47,385 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 45,617 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 43,318 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 38,460 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 38,455 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 31,322 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 28,365 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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S103 RCL is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S103 RCL, 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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S103 RCL is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 3 September 1998.

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