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S461 DGH

1998 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

39,906 mi
Last recorded39,906 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS461 DGH
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 39,906 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 39,887 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 39,877 miles

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

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

both front indicator lens are loose

Pass 6 Aug 2012 39,338 miles

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 39,001 miles

Both indicator tell tale lamps not working, but indicators visible from riding position.

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 35,252 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 34,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 27,975 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 52,953 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 47,312 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 47,312 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

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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S461 DGH is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S461 DGH, 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 S461 DGH registered?

S461 DGH is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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