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SN08 LKG

2008 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

28,051 mi
Last recorded28,051 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Triumph Sprint19,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN08 LKG
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 28,051 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 25,905 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 25,904 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 23,105 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 23,105 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 21,890 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 19,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively bushes (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively bushes (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 19,224 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively bushes (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively bushes (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 18,786 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 17,358 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 17,358 miles

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

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

Offside Front Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 14,125 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 13,432 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 13,421 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 10,267 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 7,975 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 6,711 miles

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

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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SN08 LKG is a 2008 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 19,051 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 SN08 LKG, 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 18 years old, this Triumph Sprint is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SN08 LKG registered?

SN08 LKG is a 2008 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 12 July 2008.

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The MOT history for SN08 LKG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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