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R160 EOW

1998 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,925 mi
Last recorded48,925 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 EOW
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 48,925 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 48,763 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 48,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2017 47,288 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 47,288 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 44,810 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 43,415 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 42,068 miles

n/s and o/s front flexi brake pipes outer casings damaged

rear brake flexi outer casing damaged

Pass 1 May 2010 41,329 miles

front tyre has small splits in tread

rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 27 Sep 2008 39,676 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 35,399 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 35,399 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 33,802 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 33,802 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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R160 EOW is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R160 EOW, 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 R160 EOW registered?

R160 EOW is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 4 April 1998.

Is R160 EOW safe to buy?

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