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R163 NAY

1998 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

23,441 mi
Last recorded23,441 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 NAY
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 23,441 miles

oil leak pos sprocket cover/only one bulb working in rear light

Fail 13 Sep 2016 23,441 miles

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

oil leak pos sprocket cover/only one bulb working in rear light

Pass 9 Sep 2015 21,129 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 19,471 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 17,737 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 17,686 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 15,991 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 14,836 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 13,645 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 13,198 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 13,001 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 12,691 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 11,752 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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R163 NAY is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R163 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 R163 NAY registered?

R163 NAY is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is R163 NAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R163 NAY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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