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L538 KEW

1994 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

34,721 mi
Last recorded34,721 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 1994 Triumph Sprint32,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL538 KEW
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 34,721 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component has wear or play, but not to excess linkage (5.3.3 (d))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 33,956 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 33,953 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Rear Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jul 2022 32,147 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 31,823 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 31,674 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 31,444 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 31,439 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 31,246 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 30,543 miles

Centre stand stiff needs oil

Pass 20 Oct 2014 29,883 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 29,291 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 28,816 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 28,469 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))

Fail 11 Oct 2011 28,469 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 27,760 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 26,661 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 25,571 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 25,571 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 24,254 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 23,727 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 23,727 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front 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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L538 KEW is a 1994 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 L538 KEW, 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 L538 KEW registered?

L538 KEW is a 1994 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 22 March 1994.

Is L538 KEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L538 KEW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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