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R283 LSC

1998 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

26,783 mi
Last recorded26,783 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR283 LSC
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 26,783 miles

Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 19 Apr 2011 26,783 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Aug 2009 21,078 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 21,055 miles

Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing (2.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2008 20,785 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 20,778 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Nearside Front Handlebar mounting clamp bolt missing (2.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 18,787 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 16,067 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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R283 LSC is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R283 LSC, 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 R283 LSC registered?

R283 LSC is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 7 July 1998.

Is R283 LSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R283 LSC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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