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R298 PGC

1998 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

14,128 mi
Last recorded14,128 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR298 PGC
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2009 14,128 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 14,121 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 14,113 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 14,101 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2005 14,092 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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R298 PGC is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R298 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 R298 PGC registered?

R298 PGC is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is R298 PGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R298 PGC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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