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S866 RUY

1998 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,562 mi
Last recorded34,562 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS866 RUY
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 34,562 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 33,110 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork seals (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Gear lever linkage has slight play

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 32,341 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 31,636 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 31,600 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 30,782 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 29,559 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

left hand exhaust slightly loose

right hand footrest slightly loose

Pass 1 Aug 2013 24,852 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 20,264 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 13,684 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 11,263 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 11,261 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 11,072 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 10,861 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 10,861 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Jul 2006 9,750 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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S866 RUY is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S866 RUY, 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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S866 RUY is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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