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S781 AHT

1998 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,850 mi
Last recorded33,850 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS781 AHT
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 33,850 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 33,850 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 33,760 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 33,351 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 33,351 miles

Nearside Rear Brake rod insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 32,991 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 32,982 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2011 31,473 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 30,125 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 30,125 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 26,173 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 23,580 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 19,292 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 12,632 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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S781 AHT 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 71.4%.

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 S781 AHT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S781 AHT registered?

S781 AHT is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S781 AHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S781 AHT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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