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S749 CFC

1998 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

34,764 mi
Last recorded34,764 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS749 CFC
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 34,764 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 34,615 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 33,692 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 33,692 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

exhaust fouling swining arm

Pass 19 Feb 2011 33,154 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 12 Feb 2011 33,154 miles

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 30,328 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 30,264 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 26,642 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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S749 CFC is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S749 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 S749 CFC registered?

S749 CFC is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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