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S455 BGH

1998 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,110 mi
Last recorded44,110 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS455 BGH
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2019 44,110 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 43,357 miles

Knock from front steering

Pass 9 Aug 2016 43,215 miles

Front brake reserve travel poor

Knock from front suspension

Left front brake disc rivets slightly loose

Pass 5 Aug 2015 43,000 miles

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

throttle is slow to return

Pass 2 Aug 2014 42,689 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 42,549 miles

all brake disc worn

Pass 12 May 2010 41,930 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 41,473 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 41,046 miles

Inner Rear Lower Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 16 May 2006 38,437 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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S455 BGH is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S455 BGH, 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 S455 BGH registered?

S455 BGH is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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