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R345 MTL

1998 Triumph Sprint

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

41,663 mi
Last recorded41,663 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR345 MTL
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 41,663 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 41,663 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 41,429 miles

Front wheel spindle loose (2.3.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 41,429 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 39,502 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 39,497 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Oct 2012 17,816 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 31,200 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 27,431 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 22,198 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 21,992 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 21,938 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 21,740 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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R345 MTL is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R345 MTL, 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 R345 MTL registered?

R345 MTL is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 20 April 1998.

Is R345 MTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R345 MTL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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