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S868 TEV

1998 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

91,293 mi
Last recorded91,293 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS868 TEV
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 91,293 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 91,279 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 89,180 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 89,180 miles

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

Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 88,214 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 86,818 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 86,025 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 85,211 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 84,182 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 84,182 miles

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

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

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 83,401 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 May 2015 82,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 81,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 11 May 2013 80,751 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 80,344 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 79,433 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 76,379 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 72,440 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 68,071 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 62,258 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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S868 TEV is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S868 TEV, 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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S868 TEV is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 12 September 1998.

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