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GX58 GVR

2008 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

41,392 mi
Last recorded41,392 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Triumph Sprint19,051 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX58 GVR
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 41,392 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2025 41,392 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released contact clean switch (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 41,383 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 41,337 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 40,880 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc rivets have play (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 40,871 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 120/70/17 angel st (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 180/55/17 angel st (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively disc rivets have play (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 37,715 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 37,715 miles

Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 36,058 miles

Oil leak Small leak front oil cooler ()

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 34,634 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 34,634 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 32,433 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2015 32,429 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 27,184 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 18,084 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 9,922 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 6,696 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 6,696 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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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GX58 GVR is a 2008 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GX58 GVR, 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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GX58 GVR is a 2008 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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