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R216 VFJ

1998 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

40,698 mi
Last recorded40,698 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 VFJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 40,698 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 38,839 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 37,569 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 36,165 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 34,839 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 34,839 miles

Central Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 32,865 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 32,865 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 31,237 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 31,176 miles

Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2017 28,185 miles

Nearside Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 26,594 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 25,135 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 23,692 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 22,400 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 22,653 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 21,162 miles

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

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

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 21,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 20,484 miles

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 17 Nov 2008 18,703 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 18,703 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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 VFJ is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VFJ, 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 VFJ registered?

R216 VFJ is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R216 VFJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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