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S539 SAV

1998 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

18,650 mi
Last recorded18,650 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS539 SAV
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 18,650 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 18,609 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 18,609 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 17,554 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 17,164 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 15,905 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 15,890 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 15,885 miles

side stand switch inop (pin bent)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 14,474 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 14,177 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 14,052 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 13,616 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 13,205 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 13,205 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 12,824 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 12,824 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2008 12,434 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 20 May 2008 12,434 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 11,890 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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S539 SAV is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S539 SAV, 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 S539 SAV registered?

S539 SAV is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 31 August 1998.

Is S539 SAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S539 SAV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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