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R216 RSA

1998 Triumph Sprint

Orange Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

39,223 mi
Last recorded39,223 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 RSA
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 39,223 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 39,218 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 39,215 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 39,184 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 39,173 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 39,125 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 39,123 miles

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 36,806 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 36,762 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 35,039 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 35,017 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 14 Nov 2015 34,994 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 34,689 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 26,229 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 24,527 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 23,946 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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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?

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