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S834 UBC

1998 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,889 mi
Last recorded64,889 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS834 UBC
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 64,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2022 63,971 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 63,971 miles

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Lower Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 40,381 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 40,291 miles

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

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by trapped cables (2.1.2c)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Petrol tank top mount cross threaded, tank is secure.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 38,626 miles

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

front brakes begining to bind on

rear brake begining to bind on

Fail 16 Apr 2015 38,626 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

front brakes begining to bind on

rear brake begining to bind on

Fail 14 Feb 2013 38,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 37,667 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 35,399 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 31,783 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 28,195 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 25,924 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 22,583 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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S834 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 955cc 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 S834 UBC, 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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S834 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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