MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,250 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
some tight links in drive chain
Fuel cap ineffective seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive rusty (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated fork oil leaked onto left brake disc (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm un even tyre wear, off side below 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive rusty (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Centre Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
How Reliable is the Triumph Sprint?
Based on 158,613 MOT tests across 12,829 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R35 HDL is a 1998 Triumph Sprint in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 R35 HDL, 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 R35 HDL registered?
R35 HDL is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 11 May 1998.
Is R35 HDL safe to buy?
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