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R294 PGC

1998 Triumph Sprint

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,390 mi
Last recorded82,390 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR294 PGC
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 82,390 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 82,277 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 82,259 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 82,085 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 80,488 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 78,519 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 74,900 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 71,456 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

front brake very slightly binding

Pass 19 Jul 2014 69,181 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 67,469 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 62,637 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 57,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 57,358 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 52,791 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 50,004 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 50,004 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 46,247 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 46,247 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 42,434 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 40,803 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2006 40,445 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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R294 PGC is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R294 PGC, 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 R294 PGC registered?

R294 PGC is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R294 PGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R294 PGC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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