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R144 AEY

1998 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,184 mi
Last recorded60,184 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 AEY
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2025 60,184 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 59,453 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 58,979 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 58,377 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 57,456 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 56,835 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 55,911 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 54,627 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 53,586 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 52,169 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 50,859 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 49,006 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 47,557 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 46,819 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 44,870 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 43,488 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 39,563 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 37,359 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 35,131 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 31,799 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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R144 AEY is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Triumph Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 27,032 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 R144 AEY, 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 28 years old, this Triumph Sprint is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R144 AEY registered?

R144 AEY is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R144 AEY safe to buy?

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