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S947 LGW

1998 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

26,699 mi
Last recorded26,699 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS947 LGW
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 26,699 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 26,128 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 25,001 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 25,001 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 24,500 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 24,091 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 24,017 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 23,442 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 22,951 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 22,906 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 21,771 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 20,837 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 19,379 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 17,791 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 17,614 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 17,614 miles

Rear suspension fouling which affects the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 16,454 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 16,454 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 16,120 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 15,563 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 14,855 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 13,718 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

running on two cylinders

valve extension on rear valve not recommended

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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S947 LGW is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 S947 LGW, 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 S947 LGW registered?

S947 LGW is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 22 September 1998.

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