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R161 NAY

1998 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,992 mi
Last recorded33,992 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 NAY
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 18 Oct 2011 33,992 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 33,392 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 32,727 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 31,504 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 30,070 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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R161 NAY is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R161 NAY, 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 R161 NAY registered?

R161 NAY is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is R161 NAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R161 NAY shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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