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S571 RLB

1998 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,583 mi
Last recorded45,583 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS571 RLB
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 45,583 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 41,525 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 37,330 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 32,086 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 31,274 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 30,894 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 28,558 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 25,393 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 25,204 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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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S571 RLB is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 S571 RLB, 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 S571 RLB registered?

S571 RLB is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 15 September 1998.

Is S571 RLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S571 RLB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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