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W178 EBW

2000 Triumph Sprint RS

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,283 mi
Last recorded16,283 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2008
Typical for 2000 Triumph Sprint RS20,321 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 EBW
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint RS
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2008 16,283 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 14,302 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 14,302 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 12,443 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 12,226 miles

Rear wheel running close to swing arm (possibly chain too short)

How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint RS?

Based on 1,029 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

86.0%
Pass Rate
875
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16
Headlamp aim too low 7
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 6
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 6
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W178 EBW is a 2000 Triumph Sprint RS in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2000 Triumph Sprint RS models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 20,321 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 RS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 18 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W178 EBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Sprint RS typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Triumph Sprint RS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W178 EBW registered?

W178 EBW is a 2000 Triumph Sprint RS, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W178 EBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W178 EBW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W178 EBW have outstanding finance?

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