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S343 JCU

1998 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,962 mi
Last recorded30,962 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS343 JCU
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2012 30,962 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 30,962 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 23,232 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 23,021 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 22,661 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 19,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 19,860 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 18,808 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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S343 JCU is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S343 JCU, 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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S343 JCU is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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