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S747 CFC

1998 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

69,777 mi
Last recorded69,777 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS747 CFC
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 69,777 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2024 69,387 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 68,712 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 68,484 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2016 65,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc corroded

Offside Front Brake disc corroded

Rear Brake disc corroded

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 65,411 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Jul 2012 64,445 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 61,315 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 55,721 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 51,499 miles

front brakes catching slightly

front tyre close to limit (2mm)

rear tyre squaring up

Pass 1 Feb 2008 50,199 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 41,486 miles

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

slight binding on rear brake.

wear in gear linkage.

Fail 9 Feb 2007 41,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

slight binding on rear brake.

wear in gear linkage.

Pass 10 Mar 2006 33,019 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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S747 CFC is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S747 CFC, 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 S747 CFC registered?

S747 CFC is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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