MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
43,187 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Upper Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Upper Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)
Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint?
Based on 158,613 MOT tests across 12,829 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R272 OGC is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 R272 OGC, 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 R272 OGC registered?
R272 OGC is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 8 January 1998.
Is R272 OGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R272 OGC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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