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S708 AAF

1998 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

27,514 mi
Last recorded27,514 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS708 AAF
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 27,514 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2016 27,514 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 25,117 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 23,060 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 22,135 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 24,207 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 19,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 19,008 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 17,603 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 17,118 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 15,719 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 15,719 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 15,505 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 14,657 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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S708 AAF is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S708 AAF, 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 S708 AAF registered?

S708 AAF is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S708 AAF safe to buy?

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