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R164 EOW

1998 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,080 mi
Last recorded52,080 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR164 EOW
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 52,080 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 52,080 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 49,837 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 49,322 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 47,738 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 47,727 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 43,178 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 41,663 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2010 41,658 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 39,640 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 39,034 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 36,448 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 32,536 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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R164 EOW 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 76.9%.

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 R164 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 R164 EOW registered?

R164 EOW is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 7 May 1998.

Is R164 EOW safe to buy?

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