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R165 EOW

1998 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,265 mi
Last recorded42,265 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 EOW
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 23 Apr 2019 42,265 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements not working (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear suspension stiff

Pass 16 Feb 2018 42,191 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 39,538 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 38,186 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 36,108 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 35,950 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 35,917 miles

Floor test indicates slightly sticking rear brake

Pass 19 Aug 2011 35,122 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 33,788 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 32,645 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 30,325 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 28,210 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 26,122 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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R165 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 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 R165 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 R165 EOW registered?

R165 EOW is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 23 March 1998.

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