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M228 RWL

1994 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,913 mi
Last recorded26,913 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1994 Triumph Sprint32,714 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM228 RWL
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 26,913 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 26,913 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 26,713 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 26,381 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 26,128 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 25,730 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 25,111 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 24,703 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 24,647 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2017 24,273 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 23,907 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 23,653 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 23,193 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 22,713 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 22,418 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 21,692 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 20,939 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 20,191 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 18,704 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 May 2006 17,171 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 17,171 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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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M228 RWL is a 1994 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 RWL, 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 RWL registered?

M228 RWL is a 1994 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 10 August 1994.

Is M228 RWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for M228 RWL shows 21 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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