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S491 LGA

1998 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

22,919 mi
Last recorded22,919 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS491 LGA
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 22,919 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 22,373 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2019 21,909 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2019 21,909 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 21,534 miles

Front brake discs,thrust washers have slight free play

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

Pass 19 May 2016 21,463 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 21,347 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 21,227 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 20,760 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 18,996 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 13,898 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 12,428 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 14,700 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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S491 LGA is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 S491 LGA, 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 S491 LGA registered?

S491 LGA is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 18 December 1998.

Is S491 LGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S491 LGA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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