MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,853 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
All brakes corroded and rear binding.
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
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Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)
fairing mount loose
rear brake pads very low
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint?
Based on 158,613 MOT tests across 12,829 vehicles.
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R157 EGV is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 R157 EGV, 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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R157 EGV is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 May 1998.
Is R157 EGV safe to buy?
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