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WX08 GWK

2008 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,486 mi
Last recorded51,486 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Triumph Sprint19,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 GWK
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 51,486 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 49,496 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 49,283 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 37,827 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 24,137 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 30,018 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 30,018 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

rear drive chain needs lubrication!

Pass 29 Jun 2011 18,188 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front and rear tyre valves corroded

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 18,188 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Front and rear tyre valves corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(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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WX08 GWK is a 2008 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WX08 GWK, 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 WX08 GWK registered?

WX08 GWK is a 2008 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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