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S808 LHN

1998 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

57,118 mi
Last recorded57,118 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS808 LHN
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 57,118 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2024 57,118 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 55,864 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 54,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 51,210 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 51,184 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2020 50,432 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 48,683 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 45,642 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 41,569 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 37,600 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 29,844 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 25,005 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 23,460 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 22,751 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 22,264 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 22,018 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 21,118 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 19,982 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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S808 LHN is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 S808 LHN, 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 S808 LHN registered?

S808 LHN is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is S808 LHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S808 LHN shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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