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J66 DKJ

1998 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,971 mi
Last recorded32,971 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 DKJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 32,971 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 30,742 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 30,742 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 24,319 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 24,313 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 20,673 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 20,673 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 19,368 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 19,368 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 18,494 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 17,429 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 17,429 miles

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

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

front brake hose slightly fouling top yoke

Pass 13 Apr 2010 16,202 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 14,359 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 13,581 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 13,000 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 13,000 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 13,000 miles

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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J66 DKJ is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 27,032 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 J66 DKJ, 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 28 years old, this Triumph Sprint is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J66 DKJ is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 16 December 1998.

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