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L698 BFV

1993 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,575 mi
Last recorded52,575 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2010
Typical for 1993 Triumph Sprint34,210 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL698 BFV
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2010 52,575 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

clutch lever bent but can be still used

Pass 23 Jun 2008 46,789 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 46,760 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Jun 2007 45,111 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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L698 BFV is a 1993 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 34,210 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 L698 BFV, 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 33 years old, this Triumph Sprint is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L698 BFV registered?

L698 BFV is a 1993 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 17 August 1993.

Is L698 BFV safe to buy?

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