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R151 AEY

1998 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,764 mi
Last recorded17,764 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 AEY
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 17,764 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 16,452 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 15,322 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 15,322 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 13,431 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 12,178 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 11,997 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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R151 AEY is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R151 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 R151 AEY registered?

R151 AEY is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 16 February 1998.

Is R151 AEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R151 AEY shows 7 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.

Does R151 AEY have outstanding finance?

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