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S837 UBC

1998 Triumph Sprint

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,764 mi
Last recorded30,764 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS837 UBC
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 30,764 miles

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

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

Front and rear tyre look under inflated

Fail 28 Aug 2020 30,748 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Front and rear tyre look under inflated

Fail 23 Aug 2014 30,338 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 30,338 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 28,967 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 28,367 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 27,497 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 24,987 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 24,987 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 23,750 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 22,184 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 20,220 miles

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

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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S837 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S837 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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What year was S837 UBC registered?

S837 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 12 October 1998.

Is S837 UBC safe to buy?

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