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M228 LRJ

1994 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

3,336 mi
Last recorded3,336 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Triumph Sprint32,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM228 LRJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 3,336 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 3,255 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 2,902 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 2,096 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 649 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 58 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 49,188 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 49,188 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 48,085 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 48,064 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 42,972 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 39,982 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 37,036 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 34,111 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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M228 LRJ is a 1994 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M228 LRJ, 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 M228 LRJ registered?

M228 LRJ is a 1994 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M228 LRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M228 LRJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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