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R35 HDL

1998 Triumph Sprint

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

41,250 mi
Last recorded41,250 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Sprint27,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 HDL
MakeTriumph
ModelSprint
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 41,250 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 41,113 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 41,113 miles

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))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 36,140 miles

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))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 36,140 miles

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))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 33,426 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 33,099 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 4 May 2019 33,099 miles

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))

Pass 3 Jun 2016 32,555 miles

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))

Pass 29 May 2015 32,415 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 32,170 miles

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))

Pass 25 Sep 2013 32,170 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 Sep 2012 31,719 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 31,719 miles

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 68,545 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 31,578 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 31,578 miles

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)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 31,400 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 31,341 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 31,341 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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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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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R35 HDL is a 1998 Triumph Sprint, first registered on 11 May 1998.

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