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S898 UBC

1998 Triumph Sprint

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,895 mi
Last recorded33,895 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS898 UBC
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 33,895 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 33,895 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 33,890 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 53,296 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 42,410 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 31,789 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 13,018 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 13,018 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 13,015 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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S898 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S898 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 S898 UBC registered?

S898 UBC is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 11 November 1998.

Is S898 UBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S898 UBC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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