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S854 UBC

1998 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

43,010 mi
Last recorded43,010 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS854 UBC
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 43,010 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 43,010 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2017 40,531 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

advise rear suspension service

Fail 2 May 2017 40,531 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

advise rear suspension service

Fail 4 Jul 2015 31,455 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 31,455 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 29,460 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 29,074 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 26,541 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 26,540 miles

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

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Offside Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front tyre close to legal limit and showing signs of cracking

Nearside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 22,472 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2010 22,472 miles

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

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

gerr change loose

Pass 15 Aug 2008 21,521 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 21,521 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 20,666 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 18,535 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 18,535 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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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S854 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S854 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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S854 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 22 October 1998.

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