MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,223 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
n/s handle bar grip loose but secure
Nearside Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake component insecure (1.1.21 (c))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
n/s handle bar grip loose but secure
Rear mono-shock insecure (2.4.B.4)
Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)
Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j) DANGEROUS
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint?
Based on 158,613 MOT tests across 12,829 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R216 RSA is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Orange with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 R216 RSA, 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 R216 RSA registered?
R216 RSA is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 5 May 1998.
Is R216 RSA safe to buy?
The MOT history for R216 RSA shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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