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WA08 AEL

2008 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,187 mi
Last recorded46,187 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Sprint19,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA08 AEL
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2025 46,187 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 45,350 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 43,922 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 42,323 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 41,443 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 40,279 miles

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 37,830 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement mono shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 34,883 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 29,995 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 May 2016 26,825 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 1 May 2015 22,448 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 15,829 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 11,188 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 8,713 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 6,912 miles

Rear 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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WA08 AEL is a 2008 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 WA08 AEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA08 AEL registered?

WA08 AEL is a 2008 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is WA08 AEL safe to buy?

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