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S231 CCD

1998 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,152 mi
Last recorded74,152 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS231 CCD
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 74,152 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 67,925 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 67,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Upper Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

only 1 side light working front and rear

Pass 9 Jan 2009 59,693 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 53,245 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2007 53,245 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e)

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

Nearside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 50,402 miles

Rear 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.

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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S231 CCD is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S231 CCD, 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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S231 CCD is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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