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L198 OYG

1994 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,008 mi
Last recorded32,008 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 1994 Triumph Sprint32,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL198 OYG
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 32,008 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2023 32,008 miles

Central Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Re wired correctly (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Handlebar mounting insecure (2.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 48,302 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in drop link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in drop link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 48,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in drop link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in drop link bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2020 48,094 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 47,958 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 47,753 miles

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

The rear tyre has some splits around the sidewall and should be replaced.

Fail 29 Jul 2017 47,753 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

The rear tyre has some splits around the sidewall and should be replaced.

Pass 20 Apr 2010 47,655 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 47,572 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 47,083 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 46,652 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 45,920 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 45,920 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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L198 OYG is a 1994 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1994 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 32,714 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 L198 OYG, 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 32 years old, this Triumph Sprint is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L198 OYG registered?

L198 OYG is a 1994 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 19 April 1994.

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